Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has announced that Nitin Chalke has been named managing director of Eaton in India, reporting to Curt Hutchins, president - Asia Pacific, succeeding Raja Kochar, effective January 18. In his new role, Chalke will be responsible for developing and executing a broad based, proactive strategy to support Eaton's growth objectives in India. He will continue to lead the India Hydraulics business until a successor is appointed.

Mr Chalke joined Eaton in 2009 and most recently served as managing director, India and South East Asia - Hydraulics. Prior to Eaton, he held various positions at Schindler, Structural India and Ingersoll-Rand. Chalke holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA - both from Mumbai University.