MCHENRY, Ill. – Marc Muenster has joined Brake Parts Inc (BPI) as vice president, Europe. His appointment was announced today by Bill Fotino, president, Brake Parts Inc, Europe. In this new role, Muenster will manage and direct the execution of sales plans and initiatives from the Brake Parts Inc office in Dusseldorf, Germany. 
“As we focus on building our European operations, Marc is the perfect person to have on board as the new vice president, Europe, where he will oversee our strategic planning, sales growth, customer service and problem resolution,” said Fotino. “His previous experiences give him a broad base of knowledge of the European business environment, which will be beneficial to Brake Parts Inc as we continue putting forth the resources necessary to help our customers succeed.”
Prior to joining Brake Parts Inc, Muenster was employed by Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH & Co in Ennepatal, Germany, as a technical consultant manager, where he implemented an international strategy and was responsible for technical marketing and global team building. For several years, he was the owner/managing director for Inbrands GmbH in Sprockhoevel, Germany, an importer of leather goods and high-quality kitchen knives. His previous experience also includes the position of category manager for Royer Deutschland GmbH in Schwelm, Germany.
Muenster attended FOM University of Applied Sciences in Essen, Germany, as well as the German Flight Academy in Moenchengladback.
