NEW ALBANY, Ohio – Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. (CVG) announced that W. Gordon Boyd, president of Indian and Australian Markets for CVG, 65, will retire effective Sept. 1, 2013.
 
Boyd began his CVG career as the manufacturing director of Mayflower Vehicle Systems (MVS) in the United Kingdom in 1993, and was appointed president of MVS in 2002. Boyd has served as a member of the senior executive team since CVG’s acquisition of MVS in 2005 through a broad range of product and market responsibilities that have spanned several divisions and multiple locations.
 
"Mr. Boyd’s manufacturing knowledge and experience over the past 18 years has been a key contributor to the success of CVG," said Mervin Dunn, president and CEO of CVG.
 
Greg Wells, Asian managing director, will assume responsibility for the Indian market, along with his current responsibilities. Timo Haatanen, European managing director, will assume responsibility for the Australian market in addition to his current responsibilities. Boyd will work closely with Wells and Haatanen over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of service of CVG customers, suppliers and employees.