Gentex Announces 3 Executive Promotions
The three new executive appointments will form Gentex’s next generation of senior leadership, following the retirement of Gentex founder and longtime Chairman and CEO Fred Bauer.
WATCH: 2018 Kicks Off With Executive Appointments And Promotions Throughout The Aftermarket
This week we take a look at several promotions and new board appointments at some of the industry’s leading trade associations, along with new executive appointments at Lumileds, Yokohama, Repairify and The NPD Group.
Continental Tire The Americas Announces Promotions In US PLT Replacement Sales Organization
Chris Charity has been promoted to vice president of sales. In this role, Charity will be responsible for managing and directing the company’s sales efforts across all replacement market channels in the U.S. market.
KYB Americas Corp. Rolls Out New Promotions For The Fall
The company announced the start of two fall marketing promotions: a VISA Card rewards promotion for the consumer, “Feeling is Believing,” and an automotive service provider-targeted sweepstakes promotion, “Win With KYB.”
Less Than Half Of US DIY Consumers Report Purchasing Motor Oil Based On Promotions, NPD Finds
Over 40 percent of consumers rely on mileage as the key indicator for an oil change, compared to 2 percent who reported that either a coupon/promotion or seeing oil in a store or ad drove their purchase.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Announces Executive Leadership Promotions, Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
James Kessler has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Kessler joins ABRA with substantial experience in the automotive space, spending 17 years in several senior leadership roles at Pep Boys.
STEMCO Announces Senior Level Staff Promotions
The company has promoted Jim Reis to the position of vice president of strategy and Doug Hix to the position of vice president and general manager for STEMCO’s Brake Products Group.
Shelby American Announces Key Promotions
Shelby American has appointed Gary Patterson (center) company president. In addition, Vince LaViolette (right) was named vice president of operations and Keith Criswell (left) will now be director of research and development.
Truck Hero Announces Company Promotions
Ryan Herman, formerly vice president of sales for BAK Industries, will assume the newly created position as executive vice president of sales for Truck Hero. He will be responsible for all sales activity for Extang, TruXedo, Advantage, Retrax, BAK, International Sales and Corporate Customer Service.
Gates Announces 2016 Marketing Programs And Promotions
The plan includes three targeted promotional programs designed to support Gates’ core product lines, increase brand awareness and drive business growth.
