CLEVELAND—Donald E. Washkewicz will take the position of Parker Hannifin Corp. president and chief operating officer after being elected by the firm´s board of directors.
With the appointment, Washewicz, a 27-year Parker veteran, also becomes a member of the firm´s board of directors.
During his career with Parker, Washkewicz has served in several technical capacities and as an officer with two of the company´s operating units—as vice president of Parker´s Fluid Connectors Group and, most recently, president of its Hydraulics Group.