GKN Names New Driveline Global Director-Ford Sales
Jim Voeffray has been named global director for Ford Group accounts at GKN Driveline. He will be based out of GKN’s Auburn Hills, Mich., technical center and will report to Ted Rodewig, executive director of marketing.Voeffray has been with GKN for six years and held positions as account director for Ford Americas and Ford Europe. In his new position, Voeffray will oversee all GKN Driveline projects with Ford Motor Co. and its global affiliates.
Carbon-Neutral Commitments Will Reshape The Auto Industry
Many countries have committed to become carbon-neutral economies by 2050 (China by 2060).
Cooper Standard Appoints Bill Pumphrey to North American President
Most recently, Pumphrey served as president, Americas for Tower Automotive in Livonia, Mich., where he successfully led the operations through the 2009 automotive industry downturn. From 2005 to 2008, he served as president of Tower’s North America operations, where he was responsible for the development and execution of the division’s restructuring plan.
James Yost Named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dana
TOLEDO, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. has appointed James Yost, 59, as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 22. Yost comes to Dana from Hayes Lemmerz International, where he most recently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer with responsibility for the automotive supplier’s global financial and information technology functions.
Continental Names Kathryn Blackwell Vice President of Communications for NAFTA
Continental has appointed Kathryn Blackwell vice president of communications and marketing for its NAFTA Region. Blackwell comes to the company with almost 20 years of experience in public relations and marketing in the transportation sector, with the majority of that time spent working within the automotive industry. In her new position with Continental, Blackwell is responsible for public relations, employee communications, marketing communications and market research for Continental’s three automotive divisions in North America. She will also be responsible for corporate communications for the Continental Tire and ContiTech Division operations in North America.
Hayes Lemmerz Names James Yost Executive Vice President
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. has announced that James Yost has been promoted to the new position of executive vice president and chief financial officer. He previously served the company as vice president, finance and chief financial officer. Yost is responsible for the global finance and information technology functions. He will continue to report to Curtis Clawson, president, CEO and chairman of the board.
Metaldyne Names Linda Theisen Vice President, Commercial Operations, Powertrain Group
Linda Theisen, Metaldyne’s vice president, Quality, Six Sigma and Process, has been appointed vice president, Commercial Operations for the Powertrain Group. Theisen replaces Doug Grimm, who has left Metaldyne to join another organization. Theisen will report to Tom Chambers, president, Powertrain Group.
Snap-on Announces Latest Software Release
The latest software includes new coverage, guided component tests and features, plus everything from previous releases for smarter fixes, Snap-on said.
Standard Motor Products Announces 123 New Numbers
The release provides new coverage in 53 distinct product categories and 47 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
Coopetition – The Future of OE Dealerships and IAM Shops
Managing Partner Derek Kaufman says it’s time to work with competitors to satisfy the same customer.
