UCI International announced that Bruce Zorich has given notice that he will retire as president, CEO and Director of UCI International LLC, effective July 3. At that time, he also will retire from his role as CEO of UCI’s commonly owned automotive aftermarket businesses, which include businesses operated by Autoparts Holdings Ltd.
Zorich’s position will be filled by Thomas Degnan, a director of UCI Holdings, who also is the CEO of Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd., an affiliate of UCI.
Joining the Dill team on April 29, Lannoo will step into the newly established role of technical training manager.
Dill Air Controls announces the newest member of its team, Sean Lannoo. Joining the company on April 29, 2024, he will step into the newly established role of Technical Training Manager.
Bringing experience from his tenure at Continental, Lannoo has been deeply immersed in the TPMS realm since its introduction into the US market, the company said. Prior to his time at Continental, he honed his expertise at VDO. "Lannoo’s comprehensive knowledge, technical expertise and significant contributions during in-store interactions will undoubtedly further our mission to provide exceptional service and training to our customers," the company said.
Don Byrd, currently TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, assumes his new role effective May 1.
Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.
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.
Gunther Hochapfel brings more than 18 years of experience in the safety and warning technology industry to the company.
In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.
Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.
The Certified Automotive Parts Association announced the election of four members to its board of directors and three members to its technical committee.
Catherine Boland, who spent more than 13 years as the vice president of legislative affairs for MEMA, has taken on a new role at LKQ.
