People On The Move: Week Of Sept. 27

People On The Move: Week Of Sept. 27

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Continental Names New CEO Of Automotive Technologies NA

Effective Jan. 1, 2022 Robert (Bob) Lee will succeed Samir Salman, CEO of Continental North America.

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Babcox Names New Senior Director Of Client Activation

Sam Zelasko joins Babcox after a 15-year career with the Cleveland Indians, managing corporate partnerships.

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Industry Veteran Rejoins Innova In Product Development Role

Keith Andreasen rejoins the company with a career that spans more than four decades in the automotive industry.

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CAWA Adds To Manufacturers’ Advisory Council

Sean Ruitenberg brings more than 10 years in the aftermarket industry to the council.

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ATRO Adds Two Area Sales Managers

Alejandro Ayala Rodriquez and Tysen Janka both bring many years of experience in the industry to the company.

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Workhorse Group Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Greg Ackerson, Jim Harrington, Josh Anderson, Jim Peters, Dave Bjerke and Rob Willison were among the leaders appointed.

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Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Announces New CEO

Donnie Carr named successor to founder Mark Carr as longtime leader retires.

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Wade Kawasaki Announces Departure From Legendary Companies

Having spent more than a decade elevating Coker Tire to an industry powerhouse, Kawasaki has chosen to step down as CEO.

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TBC Corporation Appoints New President and CEO 

Don Byrd, currently TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, assumes his new role effective May 1.

TBC Corporation (TBC) announced the appointment of the company’s new president and chief executive officer, Don Byrd. Byrd, who currently serves as TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, will replace Sam Kato, effective May 1.

Kato, who was appointed to position TBC for growth and evolution, will return to Sumitomo, one of TBC’s shareholders. 

New 17-ton Rotary Pit Lift Released in Europe, Middle East, Africa

The lift can adjust to fit different pit sizes, while maintaining the ability to pick up, lift and support heavy-duty vehicles.

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BCA Bearings Announces 2024 ‘Endless Summer’ Promotion

BCA’s warehouse distributor customers can earn BCA-branded, premium merchandise with orders of BCA wheel hub assemblies, bearings and seals.

Rotating Electrical: Revolving and Evolving

Higher compression ratios, increased accessory electrical loads, and the move toward hybridization and emissions compliance have brought many changes to the design and requirements of these rotating electrical components.

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The Purge: Flushing & Filling the Coolant

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The Impact of Trade and Tariffs on the Aftermarket

While there are numerous components that make up “landed costs,” duties, taxes and tariffs are a huge factor and can often be a detriment to global trade, says Thomas Cook, managing director at Blue Tiger International.

ASE President Releases April Message

New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.

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Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

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Bartec TPMS Announces Addition to Field Service Team

Joe Miller has been involved in the automotive industry his entire career, starting in the family automotive shop, and over the years working his way through all the shop positions.

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