Alexander M. Cutler
Alexander "Sandy" Cutler | |
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| Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 41 years |
| Known for | Chairman and CEO of Eaton Corporation |
Alexander "Sandy" Cutler served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Eaton Corporation until his retirement on May 31, 2016, concluding a distinguished career spanning 41 years. Prior to his appointment as chairman and CEO, he held the positions of president and chief operating officer at Eaton.
Early life
Cutler was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed his secondary education at the Loomis Chaffee School before obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University. He further advanced his studies by earning an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.
Career
His professional journey began at Cutler-Hammer, a company acquired by Eaton in 1979; despite sharing the surname, he has no familial connection to the founder Harry T. Cutler.
In 2009, while serving as Eaton's CEO, Cutler's total compensation reached $6.8 million, which encompassed his base salary, performance bonuses, stock awards, and other forms of remuneration. By 2016, he was recognized among the highest-earning CEOs by Crain's Cleveland Business.
Currently, Cutler holds board memberships with DuPont, KeyCorp, the Electrical Manufacturers Club, and the Musical Arts Association. He is also affiliated with the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation.
Philanthropy
Cutler has played significant leadership roles on various boards such as the Yale University Alumni Fund, Dartmouth’s Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, and the Loomis Chaffee School. He has served as president of the Yale Alumni Association in Cleveland and participated actively on executive committees for organizations including the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Play House, Greater Cleveland Growth Association, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Moreover, he co-led both the Cleveland Commission on Economic Partnerships and Inclusion and United Way Services of Greater Cleveland.