ABB Appoints John Sencich Local Division Manager

John Sencich is the new Local Division Manager for the ABB LP (Low Voltage Products) Division.

John Sencich, currently Vice President, Utility and other markets, joined Thomas & Betts in 1996 with the acquisition of Pilgrim Electrical Products. Since then, John has led the utility and other related infrastructure businesses as well as leading the Thomas & Betts Canada sales organization.

John will now be responsible for all commercial activities for the ABB LP Division, including Thomas & Betts, in Canada. He will report to Brian Herington, Regional Division Head, ABB Americas. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people.

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