People On The Move: Week Of Nov. 16

People On The Move: Week Of Nov. 16

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Proterra Names President For Powered And Energy Units

Gareth Joyce will report directly to Proterra’s CEO Jack Allen.

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AutoZone Announces Change To Executive Committee

Ron Griffin, senior VP and chief information officer, customer satisfaction, will retire in early 2021.

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Permatex Names Dan Clarke Director Of Marketing

Clarke will be responsible for driving the development and execution of marketing activities for the engine repair business.

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NGK Spark Plugs Announces Executive Changes

Brian Norko has been promoted to senior vice president, Commercial Business. 

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ZF CVCS Division Makes Changes To The Americas Leadership

Julien Plenchette will serve as the new vice president, Americas, CVCS Division.

Read more here.

Lisa Costa Joins CarParts.com Board Of Directors

Dr. Costa is a leading cybersecurity and data analytics expert.

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Plews & Edelmann Hires Director Of Business Development

Evan Bauer is an experienced aftermarket sales, product and category management leader.

Read more here.

Shawn Shumaker New Director Of HD Sales At Neotek

Shumaker will be responsible for Neotek HD sales team leadership and driving revenue.

Read more here.

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Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $331.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $328.0 million during the comparable quarter in 2023.

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Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $331.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $328.0 million during the comparable quarter in 2023, the company said. Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2024 were $9.9 million or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $12.7 million or $0.57 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2024 were $10.0 million or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $13.4 million or $0.61 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2023.

GPC Acquires Largest NAPA Independent Store Owner in the US

Genuine Parts Company said the acquisition advances its strategic initiative to own more stores in priority markets.

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Akebono Expands Severe Duty Disc Brake Pad Kits

Akebono said it expanded its severe-duty ultra-premium disc brake pad line by 14 new part numbers.

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Lumileds has expanded the Philips Ultinon Drive 5000 series to include eight models.

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Paul Donahue (at left) will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman. William Stengel, II, currently president and COO, will succeed Donahue as president and CEO of GPC and will serve as a member of the board of directors.

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Continental Releases 67 New Part Numbers

Twenty-two new import part numbers, as well as 39 new pulley and tensioner part numbers, are immediately available.

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Martin Joins AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings

Brian Martin joins the company as business development manager for North America.

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Lubrication Specialties Announces Marketing Hire and Promotion

Matthew Steinmetz was named field marketing rep and Kaysie Keen was promoted to a newly created position of field marketing manager.

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