Capping a nearly 40-year career in the automotive aftermarket, Dave Barbeau, managing director of Global Aftermarket for Pump & Module Systems at TI Automotive, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31.
In April 2014, Barbeau began work at TI Automotive, where he was responsible for all aspects of the company’s global aftermarket business. Barbeau is a former executive vice president for Marx Group Advisors (now Hart Marx Advisors) and a member of its advisory board.
Before joining TI Automotive, Barbeau worked with several automotive parts companies, including Monroe Auto Equipment Co., ARA Automotive
Group, APS Inc., Auto Parts Express and Delphi Automotive, where he was responsible for the Global Independent Aftermarket Business Unit.
“It has been an honor to have been a part of this great industry for many years,” said Barbeau. “I have had the privilege of working with so many wonderful industry colleagues and serving the needs of customers around the globe.”
Barbeau’s career has included work as an independent consultant, providing business improvement advice to companies in the automotive aftermarket. He’s a former board member for the Automotive Sales Council, Auto Care Association, and most recently was chairman of the board of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
A native of St. Louis, Barbeau earned a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration in finance from Saint Louis University. Barbeau is a veteran of the United States Army.
