Eaton Corp plc Appoints Andrea Trabacchin as SVP and Controller (PAO)

Executive Transition Overview

On October 5, 2026, Eaton Corporation plc filed a Form 8-K under Item 5.02 reporting leadership changes within its corporate accounting function:

1. Appointment of Principal Accounting Officer:

   • Executive: Andrea Trabacchin (age 48)
   • Role: Senior Vice President and Controller, serving as the company's Principal Accounting Officer, effective October 5, 2026.
   • Background: Served as SVP, Finance, Industrial of Eaton from April 2024 to October 2026, and VP of Finance, Mobility Group from April 2022 to April 2024. Prior to Eaton, served as VP of Finance, Construction Equipment Segment at CNH Industrial N.V.
   • Compensation: Annual base salary of $485,000 and an annual short-term incentive target equal to 60% of base salary (prorated for 2026). Standard indemnification agreement executed.

2. Departure / Reassignment of Predecessor:

   • Executive: Adam Wadecki
   • Transition: Former SVP and Controller / PAO accepted a new non-executive officer role within the company as Senior Vice President, Finance, Electrical, effective October 5, 2026.

Market and Governance Impact

• Trading Significance: Low. This represents an orderly internal succession and reorganization of the finance and accounting department. No securities transactions or material corporate disagreements were disclosed.