Eaton Corp. has named Patrick Randrianarison president of the Vehicle Group in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), responsible for leading Eaton’s automotive and truck businesses in that region. Randrianarison succeeds Nanda Kumar, who recently was named executive vice president of the Eaton Business System.

Succeeding Randrianarison as Eaton’s president in South America and president of the Vehicle Group – South America will be Antonio Galvao, who has been with the company since 1985.