Eaton appoints Julie Tolley vice-president and GM for its CV clutch business

August 5, 2013: Julie Tolley has been named vice-president and general manager for Eaton Vehicle Group’s Commercial Vehicle Clutch business, effective July 22, 2013. Based in Galesburg, Michigan, Tolley reports to Tim Sinden, President – North America Truck Operations. She will be responsible for customer interactions and commercial strategies, product development programs, maximising uptime reliability and strategic initiatives.

“Julie’s success in key roles at Eaton along with her extensive experience in operations, product strategy and marketing within the Vehicle Group makes her the ideal person to lead our Commercial Vehicle Clutch business,” said Sinden. “We are pleased to have Julie’s talent and enthusiasm as we continue to grow in this important segment of our business.”

Tolley most recently served as global segment director – Automotive, a position she has held since March 2011. Prior to this, Tolley served as general manager – Fuel Emissions and Powertrain Controls (FEPC) from December 2008 until March 2011.

Tolley joined Eaton in June 2004 as product strategy manager – Torque Control Products Division. She previously worked for Visteon Corporation from 1998-2004 where she held positions in technical sales, business analysis and strategic supply and manufacturing alliances. Prior to her time at Visteon, Tolley held positions with Ford Motor Company’s Powertrain operations and at General Motors with its Cadillac division and Truck & Bus Group.

Tolley holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Kettering University in Michigan – previously the GMI Engineering & Management Institute.