Speedway Motorsports Announces Executive Appointments
Speedway Motorsports (SMI) has appointed James Holden, former CEO and president of DaimlerChrysler, to the company’s board of directors. Holden recently completed 27 years in the automotive industry including 19 with DaimlerChrysler, and its predecessor, Chrysler Corp. Highlights of his career include being named president of DaimlerChrysler in 1999 and CEO in June 2000.
Lund International Announces Two Executive Appointments
Lund International has promoted Bob Schuetz to vice president of aftermarket sales. Schuetz joined Lund in October 2003 in the newly created position of vice president of new business development. Lund has also announced the appointment of John Whitten as director of sales engineering. Whitten brings with him 11 years of quality and product engineering, most recently working in automotive accessories on a contract basis for General Motors and DaimlerChrysler.
Rema Tip Top/North America Announces Two Executive Appointments
Rema Tip Top/North America’s TRM division has expanded its national account department and appointed two new executives. As part of the expansion, Kevin Sapp has been named national account manager. In this new role, Sapp will continue to develop Rema Tip Top’s business with OEM tire manufacturers, retread material manufacturers, retail tire chain, mass merchandisers and automotive distribution chains. Additionally, the company has named Michael Gibson as its new south central zone territory manager. Gibson brings 11 years of experience to the position, coming from Schrader-Bridgeport where he fulfilled various responsibilities in sales, operations and purchasing.
UAP Announces Senior Executive Appointments
Larry Samuelson, CEO of UAP Inc., has announced four senior executive appointments. Robert Hattem has accepted the position of president and COO of UAP Inc. Terrence LeBlanc has been named executive vice president of the auto parts division. Pierre Vocelle has accepted the position of regional vice president of auto parts for Quebec and Scott LeProhon has been appointed senior vice president of special marketing projects.
Stryten Energy Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Appointments made to support the company’s long-term strategy for growth.
LKQ Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Varun Laroyia has been appointed CEO & managing director, LKQ Europe; Rick Galloway has been appointed as LKQ’s SVP & CFO.
Workhorse Group Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Greg Ackerson, Jim Harrington, Josh Anderson, Jim Peters, Dave Bjerke and Rob Willison were among the leaders appointed.
BBB Industries Announces Executive Management Appointments
Duncan Gillis (left) has been named as the company’s new CEO, and Odd Joergenrud (right) as its new chief commercial officer and president, effective immediately.
The Boyd Group Announces Executive Management Appointments
Eric Danberg has been appointed president, Canadian Operations (operating as Boyd Autobody & Glass), while Kevin Comrie has been appointed chief marketing officer of the Boyd Group.
Accuride Announces Executive Management Appointments
Accuride Corp. announced that Leigh Wright has been promoted to serve as the company’s senior vice president of Accuride Wheels. In addition, Edward Gulda will join the company as senior vice president of Brillion and Gunite. Wright, who previously served as Accuride’s vice president of Steel Wheels, will now be responsible for the strategic global leadership and manufacturing oversight of the company’s steel and aluminum wheel facilities. Gulda will be responsible for the strategic leadership and increased manufacturing efficiency of Accuride’s Brillion and Gunite strategic business units.