EnerSys has appointed David Shaffer as president of Europe, Middle East & Africa. In addition the company has also appointed Mark Tough as President of Asia replacing Mr. Shaffer. In his new position Mr. Shaffer will have responsibility for the company's motive power, reserve power and aerospace & defense businesses in the EMEA region.

Mr. Tough will have responsibility for the company's reserve power and motive power businesses in the Asia region. They report to John Craig, chairman, president & CEO of the company. Mr. Shaffer will assume his new position in Zurich, Switzerland when the company has completed the necessary regulatory and work permit requirements.

Mr. Shaffer joined the company in 2005 serving most recently as President Asia. Prior to joining the company he held positions with FIAMM Technologies, Exide Technologies Inc. and Johnson Controls Inc. Mr. Tough joined the company in 2005 serving most recently as vice president Sales & Marketing Asia. Prior to joining the company he held positions with Power-One, Invensys, BTR Power Systems and Hawker Battery Group.