Newark-based Panasonic Corporation of North America has appointed Dan Silver president of Panasonic Eco Solutions North America and will concurrently serve as president of Panasonics Appliances Air-Conditioning North America.

As president of Eco Solutions, Silver will focus on the company's activities on the marketing and sales of electrical construction and eco-responsible products, including vent fans, lighting control systems and cordless assembly tools, serving the commercial, government, factory and residential sectors, the company said in a recent press release.

"Dan's appointment is well-deserved and reflects his dedication, an ability to establish strong relationships with our customers and a skill for managing a wide range of product lines in a very competitive industry," Joseph M. Taylor, chairman and CEO of Panasonic Corporation of North America, said in a prepared statement.

Silver, an employee for 29 years, has held numerous leadership positions with the company.

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