Management Team

Joe Donahue
President
Global Automotive Division

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As part of Tyco Electronics’ Electronic Components segment, GAD is one of the world’s largest suppliers of connectors, terminals, specialty cable assembles, mechatronics, relays, sensors, and central electric boxes to the automotive and commercial vehicle marketplaces. Mr. Donahue is responsible for all aspects of the global business. In addition to the Automotive Business, he is responsible for the Global Automotive Tooling Division (GATD), a leading provider of application equipment to customers applying a broad array of electronic components.

Since joining the company in 1982, Mr. Donahue has served in a variety of engineering, operations and leadership assignments across several industries. He served in overseas assignments in China and Japan. Mr. Donahue was recently employed by Valspar Corporation as a Group Vice President responsible for the Global Coatings Business.

Mr. Donahue holds a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. and a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.

About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of US$13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.