Gerben W. Bakker serves as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Hubbell Incorporated, a global leader in electrical and utility solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in the electrical industry, Bakker has built a distinguished career marked by strategic leadership in legal, operational, and executive roles. He joined Hubbell in 2011 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, following 15 years at Cooper Industries, where he rose to Vice President and General Counsel of Cooper Power Systems and held various senior legal positions. Earlier, he practiced corporate law at Vinson & Elkins LLP. Bakker earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. Bakker's rapid ascent at Hubbell reflects his deep expertise and vision. He advanced to Executive Vice President and General Counsel in 2015, Chief Operating Officer in 2018, and was appointed President and CEO in August 2019. He assumed the Chairman role in 2020, guiding the company through transformative growth. Under his leadership, Hubbell has expanded through strategic acquisitions, such as the 2022 purchase of Systems Control, enhanced innovation in smart infrastructure, and delivered record revenues, with a focus on electrical safety, reliability, and sustainability. Today, as Hubbell's top executive, Bakker drives the company's mission to power a safer, more connected world. His tenure has emphasized operational excellence, shareholder value, and positioning Hubbell at the forefront of electrification trends, earning recognition for strong financial performance and commitment to ethical governance.