David Parish, senior vice president, operations and purchasing of Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31. Michael Dick will succeed Parish effective Jan. 1, 2016.
“Dave’s vision and guidance have led to important improvements in quality, delivery reliability and cost management. These have all been significant factors in Allison’s outstanding global business performance for nearly two decades under his operations leadership,” said Lawrence Dewey, chairman, president and CEO, Allison Transmission. “He has an outstanding work ethic, professional commitment and is a great role model to the business.”
“Mike is a strong leader with the process and industry knowledge that is required to guide a global operation,” said Parish. “He is always looking for ways to improve and ultimately make the business stronger.”
Parish has been with General Motors, and subsequently Allison Transmission Inc., for 38 years. He began his career as an associate industrial engineer and has held numerous job responsibilities over the years, including building and establishing manufacturing and assembly operations in Hungary and India while assuring all global operations met Allison’s standards for quality, reliability and durability.
Dick has been with Allison Transmission for nine years and has been in his current role of vice president, purchasing, supplier quality and manufacturing engineering since 2012. Before that, Dick served as the executive director, manufacturing engineering from 2007 to 2012 and plant manager of the 1000/2000 Series products from 2006 to 2007. Before joining Allison, he worked for the New Venture Gear Corp. (the General Motors – Chrysler joint venture) where he served as the vice president and division manager.
