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Throughout his career Mr Singhal has worked in North America and Europe, and has held positions of increasing management and executive responsibility with multinational companies including Cognis (now BASF), Rohm & Haas, Dow Chemical Company and Ashland. Prior to joining General Cable, he most recently served as vice president and general manager for the Industrial Water division of Solenis.

New hand at the European helm

General has appointed a new leader for its European business. Shruti Singhal joined the company in February as senior vice president of General Cable, president of Europe, and a member of the company’s strategic leadership team. He will report directly to Michael T McDonnell, president and CEO of General Cable. Mr Singhal will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic roadmap and transformation within the European region. “Shruti has a strong track record of driving growth and operational excellence in multiple global companies,” said Mr McDonnell. “His passion for performance and cultural change will be crucial to our continued transformation and execution of our roadmap in Europe.” Cable Corporation

Shruti Singhal Senior vice president & president of Europe General Cable Corporation

He holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Drexel University, a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and he completed the global marketing management program at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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