National Electronic Manufacturers Association elects Pessina chairman board of governors
The National Electronic Manufacturers Association (NEMA) elected Michael Pessina, co-CEO and president of Lutron Electronics Co., as chairman of its 2017 Board of Governors.
Pessina has held numerous senior roles during his 35 years at Lutron, including executive vice president and vice president of manufacturing operations.
NEMA President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff, said Pessina “has decades of experience and leadership in the industry, and we look forward to accelerating progress with his guidance.”
Two other key individuals selected to serve three-year terms on the Board of Governors include immediate past Chairwoman Maryrose Sylvester, President and CEO of Current, powered by GE, and First Vice Chair and Treasurer David Nord of Hubbell Inc.
Eight additional individuals were approved for the Board of Governors: including Raj Batra of Siemens Industry, Annette Kay Clayton of Schneider Electric, Theodore Crandall of Rockwell Automation, Amy Huntington of Philips Lighting, Daniel Jones of Encore Wire Corp., Philip Mezey of Itron Inc., Andrew Quinn of ILSCO Corp., and Mark Wingate of MVC-Maxivolt.
