UCI International Holdings Inc. (UCI), the parent company of ASC water pumps, Airtex fuel pumps and Champion Labs filters, announced the appointment of its full board of directors following its successful emergence from Chapter 11 protection on Dec. 30, 2016. The board is comprised of several long-time prominent industry executives, including:
- Michael Klein – former CEO, Armored Auto Group, and current chairman, Auto Care Association
- Robert Blair – former executive vice president, products, and president, Carquest Corporation
- Mark Blaufuss – former chief financial officer (CFO), UCI, and current CFO, Metaldyne Performance Group
- Jay Pittas – former president and CEO, Remy International
- Gerry Rooney – former executive vice president and chief operating officer, Armored Auto Group
- Greg Seketa – current executive director, JP Morgan Investment Management
“I am thrilled to be working with such an exceptionally strong group of successful auto OE and aftermarket executives,” said Klein, who was named as chairman of the board. “Each of these individuals is a proven winner in his field and all of us on the board look forward to lending our expertise to the ASC, Airtex and Champ Labs management teams to help deliver best-in-class products and solutions to our valued trade partners and consumers worldwide.”
