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Aptiv Announces Leadership Appointments and Company Name for New Independent Electrical Distribution Systems Company
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, January 27, 2026--Aptiv announced key leadership appointments for its Electrical Distribution Systems business, which will be named Versigent after its tax-free spin.
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