Eberhart joined Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS), the Plano, Texas-based global technology services company, in 1978. She held a number of senior roles within EDS, most recently as president of its largest operating unit, the Americas. Other roles included senior vice president and president, solutions consulting, and senior vice president, information solutions.Ulf Henriksson, chief executive of London-based Invensys plc, commented: “Our customers in industrial automation are increasingly seeking solutions and services that improve the efficiency and safety of their operations and—with the recent launch of our Asset Performance Management strategy—we have been adapting our business model to ensure that we address these needs. Paulett has been very successful in growing similar businesses within EDS and I know that she is looking forward to the challenge of leveraging the significant opportunities which have been created within Invensys Process Systems.”