American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has announced a number of new executive appointments to take effect Jan. 1, 2006. Among them, Michael Simonte has been appointed vice president and CFO. Simonte previously served as vice president and treasurer. He joined AAM in December 1998 as director, corporate finance. In that role, he coordinated all of the financial accounting, planning and reporting activities of the company until he was appointed as treasurer in September 2002.
American Axle and Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) has announced that Alberto Satine has been named vice president, strategic and business development. The company also appointed Michael Flynn vice president, procurement.
Collins & Aikman Announces Two Executive Appointments
Collins & Aikman Corp. president and CEO Frank Macher yesterday announced the appointments of Stacy Fox to executive vice president, chief administration officer and general counsel; and Susan Armstrong to executive vice president strategic planning, effective immediately. Fox most recently was senior vice president, corporate transactions and legal affairs for Visteon Corp. Armstrong joined Collins & Aikman from Conway, MacKenzie & Dunleavy. Both will report directly to Macher.
Accuride Announces Executive Appointments
Accuride Corporation announced that it has appointed Robert (Bob) Nida to senior vice president / operations for steel and aluminum wheels, Gunite Corporation and Brillion Iron Works.
Johnson Controls Announces Executive Appointments
Johnson Controls’ Chairman and CEO John Barth announced new appointments for some of the company’s current corporate officers. All appointments are effective immediately.
Baer Brake Systems Announces Executive Appointments
In response to the escalating demand for its brake systems and components, Baer Brake Systems has announced new appointments to its sales and marketing teams. Under new vice president of sales Fred Petrivelli’s direction, veteran Baer salesmen Ben O’Connor and Rick Elam have been promoted to managers, overseeing the activities of the manufacturers representatives groups.
ACDelco Announces Executive Appointments
Doug Herberger, General Motors North America (GMNA) vice president and general manager – Service & Parts Operations, announced the appointment of Duane Miller as executive director, GM Service and Parts Business Channels. In this assignment, Miller, executive director, GM Parts business channel, assumes the additional responsibility for the ACDelco business channel. Miller replaces Scott Mackie, who has held the position of executive director, ACDelco since 2001. Mackie will become the regional general manager for the GMNA Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing (VSSM) Northeast region. These moves are effective April 1.
Toyo Group Announces Executive Appointments
Toyo North America has appointed Shozo (Carlos) Kibata president, and Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has appointed Masaharu Yoshimoto executive vice president.
AutoPartsSource Announces Executive Appointments
Undercar parts manufacturer AutoPartSource (APS) has appointed George Greene, AAP, to the post of vice president of sales and marketing. A 20 year veteran of the aftermarket, Greene will be responsible for all sales activity including traditional and group sales, and the overall management of the direct and rep agency sales force. In related news, Lenny Chapman has moved to the role of director of sales and marketing administration. Chris Kern has been appointed vice president and general manager.
TriMas Announces Executive Appointments
TriMas Corp. has appointed E.R. “Skip” Autry as the company’s new CFO, effective today, Jan. 24. Benson Woo, who has served as CFO since September 2003, has been named executive vice president – corporate development.