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Danfoss Drives’ Hannes Leichtfried has been elected to serve on the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Board of Governors.

NEMA announced the election of three new board members and three new officers on November 13, following its 2024 Annual Meeting.

Hannes Leichtfried 

Hannes Leichtfried, an industry veteran and current Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Danfoss Drives in North America, brings nearly 30 years of experience in electrification to the position. 

He will serve a three-year term alongside executives from companies, such as Cisco Systems, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Rockwell Automation.

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I am honored to join the NEMA Board of Governors and look forward to working with my colleagues to help advance electrical manufacturing,” said Hannes Leichtfried, adding “As industries move closer to electrification to achieve our climate goals, it is vital that Danfoss and other manufacturers work together to advocate for a safe and efficient transition.”

(NEMA) represents over 300 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, which collectively contribute 1% of U.S. GDP and directly provide nearly 460,000 American jobs, contributing more than $250 billion to the U.S. economy.

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