Invensys Process Systems appoints new CEO

Paulett Eberhart has been appointed CEO and President of Invensys Process Systems (IPS), the industrial automation business group of Invensys plc. Eberhart was previously with EDS, the global technology services company, which she joined in 1978. She held a number of senior roles within EDS, latterly as president of its largest operating unit, the Americas. Other roles included senior vice president and president, solutions consulting and senior vice president, information solutions. She currently serves on the boards of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Solectron Corporation.

Ulf Henriksson, Chief Executive of Invensys plc, said: “I am delighted that Paulett has agreed to take on this important role within Invensys. IPS has made considerable progress during the past three years in restoring its technology leadership and improving its financial performance and Paulett brings the right experience toguide it into the next phase of growth.

“Our customers in industrial automation are increasingly seeking solutions and services that improve the efficiency and safety of their operations and we are adapting our business model to ensure that we address these needs. Paulett has been very successful in growing similar businesses within EDS and I know that she is looking forward to the challenge of leveraging the significant opportunities which have been created within IPS.”