Hubbell Announces Senior Appointments

June 23, 2019

Hubbell Incorporated has appointed Gerben Bakker (shown in photo) as President and Chief Operating Officer, Bill Sperry as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Katherine Lane as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

In Bakker’s new role, he will support David G. Nord, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in ensuring the operational excellence of the enterprise. Bakker will be building on a strong track record of success in leading Hubbell Power Systems. After assuming the role of group President in 2014, he led the business through 12 acquisitions and approximately doubled revenues over four years. He comes into his new role with a wealth of experience across Hubbell, having held numerous positions around the world and in multiple functional and business groups.

“Gerben has been instrumental in the success of Hubbell in his time leading Hubbell Power Systems, including leading the successful acquisition and integration of Aclara — the largest acquisition in our Company’s history,” commented Mr. Nord. “I value his leadership and the breadth of his experience over his career with Hubbell, and I am confident he will bring the same level of excellence and accelerated pace of improvement to the entire enterprise.”

Bill Sperry, Hubbell’s new EVY, CFO and treasurer, will continue to report to Hubbell’s Chairman and CEO Dave Nord. Sperry joined Hubbell in 2008 as Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development. Prior to this he worked for many years in the investment banking field. His role involved advising industrial corporations on their acquisitions and divestitures, as well as raising capital in the debt and equity markets. Before this, Bill worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company, providing strategic advice to financial institutions.

Katherine Lane, Hubbell’s new Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will lead the company’s legal, compliance and risk organizations, and will continue to report to Hubbell’s Chairman and CEO Dave Nord.  Ms. Lane has been with Hubbell since 2010 and has served on the legal teams of multiple business groups within the company.