New truck leadership for Eaton

According to Eaton Corp., it has promoted several executives to oversee the company’s truck group as it aims to accelerate growth opportunities in new technologies and expanding global markets.

John Coll has been appointed to the newly established role of vp-sales for Eaton’s truck group. He will be responsible for advancing all truck-related global sales and service strategies. Coll previously served as gm for the truck group’s aftermarket and vehicle solutions division, a position he held since 2003.

Dimitri Kazarinoff has been named the new gm for emerging technologies and business development. He will be responsible for the commercialization of new truck technology platforms, specifically Eaton’s hybrid power aftertreatment systems. Kazarinoff joined Eaton in 2003 as director of marketing and served most recently as the director of engineering for the company’s heavy-duty transmission division.

Dave Bennett has been tapped as vp and gm for the new Asia-Pacific division within Eaton’s truck group, responsible for all operations and growth initiatives. The division includes newly opened facilities in Wuxi, China, and Ranjangaon-Pune, India, along with existing operations in Australia and New Zealand.