Intermatic hires Ibarra as global sales chief

Oscar Ibarra has joined Intermatic Inc. in Spring Grove as vice president, global sales.

Ibarra will lead the company's sales organization and focus on growth in North and South America, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Hejoins Intermatic with a strong background in the electrical and lighting controls industry, especially in the growth of international markets. After long tenured stints at both Schneider Electric and Eaton (Cooper Wiring Devices), he was most recently engaged as a consultant developing international business and distribution channels, including working on global roadway lighting projects in Europe.

Ibarra and his wife will be relocating to the company's headquarters in Spring Grove from Atlanta.

Michael Bartindale has also been appointed to the newly created position of director of sales. Bartindale will focus his efforts on the expansion into the Utility and Municipalities market. Bartindale will maintain responsibility for the Pool/Spa, HVAC/R, OEM and Retail Channels.