COLUMBUS, OH — Dan Wilson, president and chief executive officer, Belron US Inc. announced the promotion of Rich Harrison, 42, to COO and senior vice president of Belron US.

In his new role, Harrison will assume executive management responsibility for the company’s field sales and retail vehicle glass repair and replacement businesses, including its wholesale and warehouse operations. Garth Beck, vice president, Field Operations and Gerry Tann, vice president, Field Sales will report to Harrison . Scott Gardner will continue to report to Harrison in his current capacity. John Sadler, vice president, Warehouse Operations will continue to report to Beck.

"We are fortunate to have Rich leading our field operations," said Wilson . "He has extensive worldwide experience within the Belron Group and is uniquely positioned to help us leverage Belron’s global strengths in this critical part of our business."

Harrison has led key projects for the Belron Group around the world including developing and implementing the Group’s re-entry strategy into the U.S. market. Most recently he successfully led the integration efforts of Safelite and Belron, Inc.

"We are confident Rich’s significant experience in the US AGRR industry over the past 15 years, and the key Belron leadership competencies he demonstrates, make him well suited for his new role," added Wilson .

Harrison has held various management roles within the Belron organization, most recently as senior vice president, Strategy and Business Development of Belron US Inc., prior to which he served as chief executive officer of Belron, Inc., before the company’s merger with Safelite Group, Inc.

For more information about Belron, go to: http://www.safelite.com.