EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), one of the world’s largest manufacturers, marketers and distributors of industrial batteries, has announced that David M. Shaffer has been named president – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Mark C. Tough has been named president – Asia, replacing Mr. Shaffer.
In his new position, Shaffer will have responsibility for the company’s motive power, reserve power and aerospace & defense businesses in the EMEA region. Tough will have responsibility for the company’s reserve power and motive power businesses in the Asia region. They will report to John Craig, chairman, president and CEO of EnerSys. Shaffer will assume his new position in Zurich, Switzerland, when the company has completed the necessary regulatory and work permit requirements.
Shaffer joined EnerSys in 2005. Prior to joining EnerSys, he held positions with FIAMM Technologies, Exide Technologies Inc. and Johnson Controls Inc.
Tough joined EnerSys in 2005 serving most recently as vice president sales & marketing – Asia. Prior to joining EnerSys, he held positions with Power-One, Invensys, BTR Power Systems and Hawker Battery Group.
