SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that its Golf Pride grips division appointed Dan Koehler to Director of Global Sales and Marketing, effective January 1, 2010. With more than six years working for Golf Pride in Product Manager and Global Marketing Manager roles, Koehler will now lead the division’s sales and marketing efforts in all regions.
“Dan Koehler exemplifies leadership, innovative thinking and a deep knowledge of the industry, and we are excited to have him lead Golf Pride’s Global Sales and Marketing,” said Jeff Fiorini, General Manager of Eaton’s Golf Grip Division. “We look forward to continuing Golf Pride’s tradition as the most trusted grip among tour and recreational players.”
Reporting to Koehler will be the following managers responsible for Golf Pride sales in key global regions: Conor Dillon, Regional Manager Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Michael Luo, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager Asia Pacific; and Wright Chandler, Regional Sales Manager Americas.
Eaton’s Golf Grip Division is the world’s largest manufacturer of golf grips, with manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities on five continents. The division’s Golf Pride brand is recognized globally as the number one choice in grips among tour and recreational players, competitive amateur golfers, club manufacturers and club repairmen. For more information, visit www.golfpride.com.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
PRODUCT IMAGES AND SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO MEDIA UPON REQUEST
To obtain product or photo samples, contact: Dan Koehler at danielfkoehler@eaton.com
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(910) 695-2919
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