Automotive aftermarket executive David Peace has joined Schwartz Advisors’ team of aftermarket experts after more than four decades of successful and broad-based international experience in the automotive parts industry.

Prior to joining Schwartz Advisors, Peace enjoyed a multi-faceted career where he held key operating and leadership roles in both large and small aftermarket companies. He was president & CEO of Airtex-ASC, president & COO of Wells Vehicle Electronics, president of Pylon Manufacturing and VP/General Manager, Global Aftermarket Operations at Visteon. He also spent 20 years at Tenneco, where he held numerous roles including VP Sales/Marketing Canada, VP OE Sales/Marketing-Walker and VP Sales/Marketing Aftermarket, Tenneco Automotive. He is a past member of the MEMA board of directors, and served two terms on the AASA board. He has been a director for several auto parts companies throughout his career.

Peace received his BA degree in Economics from Cornell University and his MBA from York University, in Toronto, Canada. In addition, he is a graduate of the Advanced Executive Program at the J. L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dave to the Schwartz Advisors team,” said Managing Partner & CEO Rick Schwartz. “Dave’s vast experience and vision will deliver real value to our customers as they position themselves to thrive in today’s motor vehicle aftermarket.”