Visteon Mourns Loss of Board Member Robert Teeter
Visteon Chairman and CEO Peter Pestillo today extended condolences to the family of Robert Teeter, a member of the company’s board of directors who died Sunday after an illness at age 65. Visteon Chairman and CEO Peter Pestillo today extended condolences to the family of Robert Teeter, a member of the company’s board of directors who died Sunday after an illness at age 65.
Visteon Appoints New Director of Product Development for Asia Pacific
Following news earlier this week of the company’s continued expansion in the Asia Pacific region, Visteon has named Daniel Linder to the position of director of product development, Asia Pacific. Based in Shanghai, China, Linder will guide Visteon’s technical capabilities to support new business opportunities in the region, and will facilitate coordination with Visteon’s network of global engineering centers.
Siemens VDO Automotive Service & Special Solutions Names New Director of Marketing and Business Development
Siemens VDO Automotive has named Howard Laster as director of marketing and business development for its Service & Special Solutions group. In this role, Laster is charged with developing new business opportunities for existing product offerings, as well as seeking new business relationships to utilize mutual manufacturing, engineering, customer base and sales and marketing expertise. He is also responsible for product management, marketing communications and pricing strategies.
Ken-Tool President Scott Meyer to Retire
After 35 years, Scott Meyer has announced he will retire from his post as president of Akron, Ohio-based Ken-Tool, a manufacturer of specialty tire changing tools and hand tools. Meyer will continue working with Ken-Tool as vice-chairman, moving away from the day-to-day operations of the business, focusing more on business growth and development including product and market development, business and marketing strategy and industry and customer relationship building.
Stoneridge Appoints New COO
Automotive electrical components manufacturer Stoneridge, Inc. has named Edward Mosel as its new COO. He succeeds Gerald Pisani, who was named president and CEO in May. Mosel joined Stoneridge in 1988 when the company acquired Joseph Pollak Corp. At the time, he was vice president of sales and marketing. Mosel was named vice president and general manager of Stoneridge’s switch products division in 1996, and vice president and general manager of the switch and sensor group in 2000.
Lund International Adds Marketing Communication Specialist
Lund International has made an addition to its marketing department. Jay Lusignan has been named marketing communications specialist for the company. Lusignan has eight years of experience in marketing communications. He comes to Lund from Arctic Cat Inc., a manufacturer of snowmobiles and ATVs, where he spent four and a half years managing media/public relations and corporate communications.
Northwood Names David Long Chancellor and COO, Also Names Dean, Provost
Dr. David Long, vice president of operations and enrollment for Northwood University, has been named chancellor and COO of the school. Long will serve as COO of the Michigan, Florida and Texas campuses, University College and the Margaret Chase Smith Library, with responsibility for overall guidance of enrollment management at the university. Northwood has also named Dr. Timothy Nash provost of the Michigan campus. Replacing Nash, Dr. William Busby steps back into the role of dean for the Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management.
American Collectors Insurance Names New CFO/ COO
New Jersey-based American Collectors Insurance (ACI) has promoted Melissa Trought to CFO/COO. ACI is a national specialty provider of collector car, truck and motorcycle insurance.
Pro-Spray European Automotive Finishes Names West Coast Regional Manager
Pro-Spray European Automotive Finishes has named Mike Aguirre as its West Coast regional manager. In his new position, Aguirre will be responsible for the implementation of sales efforts to develop and grow markets in his region. He will report to Tom Gardner, Paint and Coatings Business unit director.
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces More Executive Appointments
More executive appointments have been announced at American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), following the appointment of Thomas Martin to the position of vice president of finance and CFO.
Cadna Names New Managing Partners
Cadna Automotive, a supplier of belts and hoses to the aftermarket, has added two managing partners to its staff. Dan Clevenger and Fred Witmer have joined the company as co-managing partners. Clevenger has been named president of Cadna Automotive. Witmer will serve as vice president of the Memphis, Tenn.-based company.
Actron Manufacturing Appoints New VP of Marketing and Business Development
Actron Manufacturing Co. has named Dave Schaar to the newly created position of vice president of marketing and business development. In this new position, he will be responsible for Actron’s overall marketing and business growth opportunities as well as the company’s new product development. He will also manage Actron’s business initiatives in the state emission inspection markets.