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| nationality = American
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| occupation = Business executive
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| known_for = Chairman and CEO of [[Eaton Corporation]]
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| employer = Eaton Corporation (former)
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'''Craig Arnold''' is an American business executive who served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [[Eaton Corporation]], a global intelligent power management company. During his tenure leading Eaton, Arnold oversaw the company's strategic transformation and growth in sectors related to electrical, aerospace, vehicle, and eMobility power management. Since stepping down from his role at Eaton, Arnold has taken on prominent board positions at major corporations, including appointments to the boards of directors of [[Procter & Gamble]] and [[KKR & Co. Inc.]], reflecting his reputation as a seasoned leader in the industrial and corporate governance spheres. His career at Eaton spanned multiple decades and leadership roles across the company's diverse business segments before he assumed the top executive position.
'''Craig Arnold''' is an American business executive who served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [[Eaton Corporation]], a global intelligent power management company. During his tenure leading Eaton, Arnold oversaw the company's strategic transformation and growth as a major industrial conglomerate. Since stepping down from the top role at Eaton, Arnold has continued to serve in prominent corporate governance positions, including appointments to the boards of directors of [[Procter & Gamble]] and [[KKR & Co. Inc.]], reflecting his standing as a respected figure in American corporate leadership. His career at Eaton spanned multiple decades and encompassed leadership of several of the company's major business segments before he ascended to the chief executive position.<ref name="pg-board">{{cite web |title=P&G Board of Directors – Craig Arnold |url=https://us.pg.com/board-of-directors/craig-arnold/ |publisher=Procter & Gamble |date=June 14, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref name="pg-appointment">{{cite news |date=June 9, 2025 |title=P&G Appoints Craig Arnold to Board of Directors |url=https://us.pg.com/newsroom/news-releases/PG-Appoints-Craig-Arnold-to-Board-of-Directors/ |work=Procter & Gamble Newsroom |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref name="kkr">{{cite news |date=October 3, 2025 |title=KKR Appoints Former Eaton CEO Craig Arnold to Board of Directors, Increasing Independent Seats to Eleven |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kkr-appoints-former-eaton-ceo-093307904.html |work=Yahoo Finance |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Eaton Corporation ===
=== Eaton Corporation ===


Craig Arnold spent a significant portion of his professional career at [[Eaton Corporation]], a diversified industrial manufacturer and intelligent power management company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with significant operations in the United States. Arnold rose through the ranks of the organization, holding leadership positions across several of Eaton's business units before being named to the company's highest executive role.
Craig Arnold built his career at [[Eaton Corporation]], a multinational power management company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with significant operations across the globe. Arnold rose through the organization's ranks over the course of his tenure, holding leadership positions across several of Eaton's major business divisions before ultimately being named to the company's top executive position.<ref name="pg-board"/>


Arnold served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, a position from which he led the company's global operations.<ref name="pg-board">{{cite web |title=P&G Board of Directors – Craig Arnold |url=https://us.pg.com/board-of-directors/craig-arnold/ |publisher=Procter & Gamble |date=June 14, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Under his leadership, Eaton operated as a major multinational enterprise focused on providing energy-efficient solutions across multiple industries. The company's portfolio during Arnold's tenure encompassed electrical products and systems, aerospace components, vehicle drivetrain and powertrain systems, and emerging eMobility technologies, positioning Eaton at the intersection of traditional industrial manufacturing and the global energy transition.
Arnold served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation. In this dual role, he was responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational management of the company, which operates as a global intelligent power management enterprise. Eaton's portfolio under Arnold's leadership encompassed electrical, aerospace, vehicle, and eMobility business segments, serving customers in more than 175 countries.<ref name="pg-board"/><ref name="pg-appointment"/>


As CEO, Arnold was responsible for steering Eaton's strategic direction during a period of significant change in the global industrial landscape. The company's focus on intelligent power management placed it in a central role as industries increasingly sought solutions for electrification, energy storage, and grid modernization. Arnold's leadership coincided with growing demand for infrastructure investment and clean energy technologies, sectors in which Eaton maintained substantial market positions.
As CEO, Arnold guided Eaton through a period in which the company positioned itself at the intersection of several major global trends, including electrification, the energy transition, and digital transformation of industrial infrastructure. The company's focus on intelligent power management reflected a strategic emphasis on technologies and solutions that help customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently and sustainably.<ref name="pg-board"/>


Eaton Corporation, under Arnold's stewardship, operated in numerous countries and served customers across a broad range of sectors, including utilities, data centers, commercial and residential construction, aerospace and defense, and automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company's diversified portfolio was a hallmark of its strategy, allowing it to balance cyclical fluctuations across different end markets.
Arnold's leadership of Eaton earned recognition in the business community and positioned him as a prominent voice on issues related to industrial innovation, power management, and global manufacturing. His experience leading a complex, multinational industrial company with diverse business segments provided him with broad expertise in corporate strategy, operations, and governance.<ref name="pg-board"/><ref name="pg-appointment"/>


=== Post-Eaton Board Appointments ===
=== Post-Eaton Board Appointments ===


==== Procter & Gamble ====
Following his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, Arnold transitioned into corporate board service, joining the boards of directors of several major companies.


In June 2025, [[Procter & Gamble|The Procter & Gamble Company]] (NYSE: PG) announced the appointment of Craig Arnold to its board of directors. The appointment recognized Arnold's extensive executive experience leading a major global industrial corporation.<ref name="pg-appointment">{{cite news |title=P&G Appoints Craig Arnold to Board of Directors |url=https://us.pg.com/newsroom/news-releases/PG-Appoints-Craig-Arnold-to-Board-of-Directors/ |work=Procter & Gamble Newsroom |date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Procter & Gamble described Arnold as the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation in announcing his appointment, highlighting his background leading a global intelligent power management company as a qualification for service on the consumer goods giant's board.<ref name="pg-board" />
In June 2025, [[The Procter & Gamble Company]] announced the appointment of Craig Arnold to its board of directors. The announcement described Arnold as the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation and noted his extensive experience in leading a global enterprise. Procter & Gamble, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, added Arnold to its board to bring his expertise in global operations, technology, and corporate leadership to the consumer products giant's governance structure.<ref name="pg-appointment"/><ref name="pg-board"/>


The appointment to the P&G board placed Arnold among the directors of one of the world's largest consumer products companies, with a portfolio of brands spanning household care, personal care, health care, and other consumer categories. Board service at a company of P&G's scale and global reach represented a continuation of Arnold's involvement in corporate governance at the highest levels of American business.
In September 2025, [[KKR & Co. Inc.]], the global investment firm, announced that it had appointed Craig Arnold to its board of directors. The appointment increased KKR's independent board seats to eleven. KKR, listed on the [[New York Stock Exchange]] under the ticker KKR, is one of the world's leading investment firms, and Arnold's appointment reflected the firm's interest in adding directors with deep operational and corporate leadership experience to its governance structure.<ref name="kkr"/>


==== KKR & Co. Inc. ====
These board appointments placed Arnold in governance roles at two of the most prominent companies in their respective sectors — consumer goods and alternative asset management — and underscored his reputation as a corporate leader whose experience was valued across industries.<ref name="pg-appointment"/><ref name="kkr"/>
 
On September 24, 2025, [[KKR & Co. Inc.]] (NYSE: KKR), the global investment firm, announced the appointment of Craig Arnold to its board of directors. The appointment increased the number of independent seats on KKR's board to eleven.<ref name="kkr">{{cite news |title=KKR Appoints Former Eaton CEO Craig Arnold to Board of Directors, Increasing Independent Seats to Eleven |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kkr-appoints-former-eaton-ceo-093307904.html |work=Yahoo Finance |date=October 3, 2025 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
 
The KKR board appointment further underscored Arnold's standing in the corporate and financial communities following his tenure at Eaton. KKR, one of the world's leading investment firms with significant holdings across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit markets, sought Arnold's operational and strategic expertise gained from leading a major multinational industrial company. The addition of Arnold as an independent director reflected KKR's effort to strengthen its board with executives possessing deep experience in industrial operations and global business management.
 
Arnold's simultaneous service on the boards of both Procter & Gamble and KKR placed him in a position of influence across two distinct but significant sectors of the global economy — consumer products and alternative asset management. These appointments, coming in close succession in 2025, indicated the breadth of demand for his leadership experience following his departure from the CEO role at Eaton.


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Craig Arnold's leadership of Eaton Corporation and his subsequent board appointments at major global companies attest to his recognized stature in the American and international business communities. His selection for the boards of both Procter & Gamble and KKR & Co. Inc. in 2025 reflected the regard in which his executive experience and strategic judgment were held by leading corporations and financial institutions.<ref name="pg-appointment" /><ref name="kkr" />
Arnold's tenure as Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, and his subsequent appointments to the boards of major corporations, reflect his recognition as a significant figure in American business. His selection by Procter & Gamble for its board of directors indicated that one of the world's most prominent consumer goods companies valued his leadership experience and global business acumen.<ref name="pg-appointment"/> Similarly, KKR's decision to appoint Arnold to its board, specifically noting that the move increased the number of independent seats, suggested that the investment firm regarded his operational expertise and governance experience as assets to its oversight structure.<ref name="kkr"/>
 
Procter & Gamble, in announcing Arnold's appointment, specifically cited his role as former Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, a global intelligent power management company, as a principal qualification for board service.<ref name="pg-board" /> Similarly, KKR's announcement of Arnold's appointment to its board highlighted his background and the value his independent perspective would bring to the investment firm's governance structure.<ref name="kkr" />
 
Arnold's career trajectory — rising through Eaton's organizational hierarchy to lead the company as both Chairman and CEO, and then transitioning to governance roles at major publicly traded companies — represents a pattern of sustained recognition by the business establishment. His post-CEO career path is consistent with that of other former Fortune 500 chief executives who are sought after for their operational expertise, industry knowledge, and experience navigating complex global business environments.
 
== Legacy ==
 
Craig Arnold's tenure as Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation placed him at the helm of one of the most significant industrial companies in the United States during a period of profound transformation in the energy and power management sectors. Eaton's position as a global intelligent power management company meant that Arnold's leadership decisions had implications for industries ranging from electrical infrastructure and aerospace to vehicle electrification and data center power systems.
 
The breadth of Arnold's post-Eaton corporate board engagements — spanning consumer products at Procter & Gamble and global alternative investments at KKR — illustrates the transferability and perceived value of the strategic and operational competencies he developed during his career at Eaton.<ref name="pg-appointment" /><ref name="kkr" /> His movement into these governance roles following his executive career continued a tradition among prominent American business leaders of contributing to corporate oversight across multiple sectors.
 
Eaton Corporation's evolution during Arnold's leadership reflected broader trends in the industrial economy, including the increasing centrality of electrification, sustainability, and digital power management. As the company's chief executive, Arnold was positioned as a key figure in the industrial response to these trends, overseeing a portfolio that addressed many of the core infrastructure challenges associated with the global energy transition.


Arnold's career at Eaton and his subsequent board roles place him among the cohort of American industrial executives who have shaped the strategic direction of major multinational companies in the early 21st century. His appointments to the boards of P&G and KKR in 2025, shortly after his departure from Eaton, underscore his continued involvement in American corporate life at the highest levels.<ref name="pg-board" /><ref name="kkr" />
Arnold's career trajectory — from a series of leadership roles within Eaton's various business segments to the chairman and CEO position, and subsequently to prominent board seats — represents a pattern of sustained recognition within the American corporate community. His ability to transition from leading a major industrial conglomerate to serving on the boards of companies in different sectors demonstrates the breadth of his business expertise and the regard in which he is held by corporate governance professionals.<ref name="pg-board"/><ref name="pg-appointment"/><ref name="kkr"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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Craig Arnold
BirthplaceUnited States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusiness executive
TitleFormer Chairman and CEO, Eaton Corporation
EmployerEaton Corporation (former)
Known forChairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation

Craig Arnold is an American business executive who served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, a global intelligent power management company. During his tenure leading Eaton, Arnold oversaw the company's strategic transformation and growth as a major industrial conglomerate. Since stepping down from the top role at Eaton, Arnold has continued to serve in prominent corporate governance positions, including appointments to the boards of directors of Procter & Gamble and KKR & Co. Inc., reflecting his standing as a respected figure in American corporate leadership. His career at Eaton spanned multiple decades and encompassed leadership of several of the company's major business segments before he ascended to the chief executive position.[1][2][3]

Career

Eaton Corporation

Craig Arnold built his career at Eaton Corporation, a multinational power management company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with significant operations across the globe. Arnold rose through the organization's ranks over the course of his tenure, holding leadership positions across several of Eaton's major business divisions before ultimately being named to the company's top executive position.[1]

Arnold served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation. In this dual role, he was responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational management of the company, which operates as a global intelligent power management enterprise. Eaton's portfolio under Arnold's leadership encompassed electrical, aerospace, vehicle, and eMobility business segments, serving customers in more than 175 countries.[1][2]

As CEO, Arnold guided Eaton through a period in which the company positioned itself at the intersection of several major global trends, including electrification, the energy transition, and digital transformation of industrial infrastructure. The company's focus on intelligent power management reflected a strategic emphasis on technologies and solutions that help customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently and sustainably.[1]

Arnold's leadership of Eaton earned recognition in the business community and positioned him as a prominent voice on issues related to industrial innovation, power management, and global manufacturing. His experience leading a complex, multinational industrial company with diverse business segments provided him with broad expertise in corporate strategy, operations, and governance.[1][2]

Post-Eaton Board Appointments

Following his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, Arnold transitioned into corporate board service, joining the boards of directors of several major companies.

In June 2025, The Procter & Gamble Company announced the appointment of Craig Arnold to its board of directors. The announcement described Arnold as the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation and noted his extensive experience in leading a global enterprise. Procter & Gamble, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, added Arnold to its board to bring his expertise in global operations, technology, and corporate leadership to the consumer products giant's governance structure.[2][1]

In September 2025, KKR & Co. Inc., the global investment firm, announced that it had appointed Craig Arnold to its board of directors. The appointment increased KKR's independent board seats to eleven. KKR, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KKR, is one of the world's leading investment firms, and Arnold's appointment reflected the firm's interest in adding directors with deep operational and corporate leadership experience to its governance structure.[3]

These board appointments placed Arnold in governance roles at two of the most prominent companies in their respective sectors — consumer goods and alternative asset management — and underscored his reputation as a corporate leader whose experience was valued across industries.[2][3]

Recognition

Arnold's tenure as Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation, and his subsequent appointments to the boards of major corporations, reflect his recognition as a significant figure in American business. His selection by Procter & Gamble for its board of directors indicated that one of the world's most prominent consumer goods companies valued his leadership experience and global business acumen.[2] Similarly, KKR's decision to appoint Arnold to its board, specifically noting that the move increased the number of independent seats, suggested that the investment firm regarded his operational expertise and governance experience as assets to its oversight structure.[3]

Arnold's career trajectory — from a series of leadership roles within Eaton's various business segments to the chairman and CEO position, and subsequently to prominent board seats — represents a pattern of sustained recognition within the American corporate community. His ability to transition from leading a major industrial conglomerate to serving on the boards of companies in different sectors demonstrates the breadth of his business expertise and the regard in which he is held by corporate governance professionals.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "P&G Board of Directors – Craig Arnold".Procter & Gamble.June 14, 2025.https://us.pg.com/board-of-directors/craig-arnold/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "P&G Appoints Craig Arnold to Board of Directors".Procter & Gamble Newsroom.June 9, 2025.https://us.pg.com/newsroom/news-releases/PG-Appoints-Craig-Arnold-to-Board-of-Directors/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "KKR Appoints Former Eaton CEO Craig Arnold to Board of Directors, Increasing Independent Seats to Eleven".Yahoo Finance.October 3, 2025.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kkr-appoints-former-eaton-ceo-093307904.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.

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