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Brake Parts Inc. Hires New President For BPI Europe

William Fotino previously worked for NAPD Chassis, where he served as general manager. He was the founder and CEO of NAPD. After leaving NAPD, Fotino worked for Affinia for two years, before accepting this position with BPI. His extensive professional history includes serving as executive vice president of Wurth, USA, and assistant marketing manager at Hershey Foods.

McHENRY, Ill. – William Fotino has accepted a position with Brake Parts Inc. as president, BPI Europe. Fotino will be re-locating and establishing a sales office in Stuttgart, Germany, to service the company’s European customer base.
 
“We believe Bill’s extensive global experience will certainly help maximize BPI’s presence in Western and Eastern Europe and expand our market share,” said BPI President and CEO David Overbeeke.  
 
Fotino previously worked for NAPD Chassis, where he served as general manager. He was the founder and CEO of NAPD. After leaving NAPD, Fotino worked for Affinia for two years, before accepting this position with BPI. His extensive professional history includes serving as executive vice president of Würth, USA, and assistant marketing manager at Hershey Foods.
 
Fotino earned his bachelor’s degree from Magdalen College, Oxford, England. He earned his MBA from Iona College/University Pennsylvania.
 
 

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