Eaton Appoints Omar Zaire as President of Corporate and Electrical Sector for EMEA; Tim Darkes to Retire
Omar Zaire, President, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, Eaton - Effective June 1, 2025 ● Photo Credit: Eaton
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DUBLIN, November 7, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Intelligent power management company, Eaton, (NYSE) has named Omar Zaire as president of its Corporate and Electrical Sector for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire will succeed Tim Darkes, who will retire from the company on June 1, 2025. In his new role, Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, and join Eaton's senior leadership team.
Tim Darkes, President, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, Eaton ● Photo Credit: Eaton
Zaire brings 27 years of experience in the electrical industry, including 16 years at Eaton, where he has held numerous leadership roles. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Power Reliability Division within Eaton’s Electrical Sector for the Americas. Throughout his tenure at Eaton, Zaire has led projects globally, including roles as General Manager at Eaton’s site in Jundiaí, São Paulo, and as Vice President and General Manager for the Latin America region. Before joining Eaton, he held various sales and leadership roles at Rockwell Automation, Weidmann Electrical, and ABB.
“Tim is an inspirational leader who has contributed significantly to our transformation and growth within the EMEA region. I am grateful for his years of commitment to the team and want to extend my sincere congratulations on his retirement," said Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer of Eaton’s Electrical Sector.
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Zaire holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia in São Paulo, Brazil, and an Executive MBA from the University of Richmond, Virginia.
Founded in 1911 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Eaton provides energy and power management solutions across sectors, including data center, utility, industrial, commercial, residential, aerospace, and mobility markets. Eaton reported $23.2 billion in revenue in 2023 and serves customers in more than 160 countries.
For more information, visit www.Eaton.com.
Source: Eaton
