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NN, Inc. Expands Board Of Directors With Appointment Of João Faria
Faria Brings Global Leadership Experience in Power Management and a Focus on Electric Vehicles CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NN, Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Faria Brings Global Leadership Experience in Power Management and a Focus on Electric Vehicles\n\n\nCHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR), a diversified industrial company, today announced that João Faria has been named to its Board of Directors, effective April 13, 2021. \nMr. Faria brings decades of manufacturing and engineering experience to the Board, with a specific focus on the electric vehicle (EV) market. Mr. Faria currently serves as President of the Vehicle Group/eMobility at Eaton Corporation, a global power management company providing energy-efficient products and services to help customers effectively manage electric, hydraulic, and mechanical power. Previously, in his over three-decade career in engineering and manufacturing, Mr. Faria held a variety of leadership positions at Eaton, including President Corporate Latin America, Vice President Eaton Electric Latin America, Americas Regional President for Hydraulics Group, and President of Eaton Powertrain Specialty Control Operation Worldwide. \n\"We are excited to welcome João to our Board, as we expect his demonstrated experience in go to market strategies as well as his engineering and technical background will be beneficial to NN's future growth,\" commented Jeri Harman, Chairman of NN's Board of Directors. \"His deep global experience and perspectives on vehicle electrification and power infrastructure will provide immediate value to NN as we work to achieve our long-term strategic goals across our business units.\"\nMr. Faria is well versed in current trends and opportunities stemming from the electrification of vehicles around the world through his extensive background and current work. In 2014, Mr. Faria was named Vice President of Eaton Electric Group for Latin America where he developed a clear understanding of electrification and technology trends. With his promotion to lead Eaton's Vehicle Group in 2017, Mr. Faria has become the lead executive in Eaton's efforts to adapt their offerings to OEMs and other Tier-1 automotive suppliers to address opportunities surrounding electrification of vehicles globally. He is well versed in the demands and expectations of a Tier-1 automotive supplier through his experience as General Manager of Eaton's Automotive Engine and Valve Actuation business. \nWarren Veltman, NN President and ...