Press Release

NAED Announces 2019 Women in Industry Trailblazer, Molly Murphy

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) has announced Molly Murphy, of Eaton, as the 2019 Women in Industry Trailblazer Award recipient. Murphy, Eaton's Senior Vice President of Sales in North America, will be recognized at a dinner during the Women in Industry Forum taking place June 25 through 27 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN.

The award honors Murphy for her outstanding and dedicated service to NAED, the Women in Industry group, and the electrical distribution industry at large. Murphy has contributed greatly to the group throughout her career by mentoring many women and presenting at NAED events.

Murphy said she felt humbled to receive the award.

"The electrical industry is at the heart of what makes our homes, communities, hospitals and infrastructure work," she said. "There is room for more women at the top, and it is vital to me to help make that happen. This award is a wonderful recognition and will serve as a reminder to continue building a vibrant ecosystem of support for women in the electrical industry."

Murphy joined Eaton, a power management company, in 1997 and currently leads the company’s North American sales organization for its leading electrical business, serving customers around the world and across industries. Murphy has more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and training roles in the electrical industry. Prior to Eaton, she was a professor and director of the Center for Family Business at Marquette University; and a marketing director for CPM Development Corporation.

Murphy holds a Master of Business Administration degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations from Gonzaga University. 

Murphy will be speaking at a session focused on mastering one’s mindset during the sold-out Women In Industry Forum. Through the Women in Industry Forum, NAED works to increase the visibility of women serving in the electrical distribution channel. The Forum offers a supportive, mentoring environment for fostering education, personal growth, and the relationship among women serving the industry.

A video highlighting Murphy as the 2019 Trailblazer recipient along with more information on the Women in Industry Forum and past award winners can be seen here.