People On The Move: Week Of April 27

People On The Move: Week Of April 27

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Martin Brazeau has been nominated to the position of Vice-President Operations, Aftermarket of Spectra Premium. Brazeau, a trained chartered accountant with an extensive background in the manufacturing and distribution of aftermarket automotive parts, joined the Spectra Premium group in 2013.

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NTN, the parent company of BCA and Bower Bearings, announces the addition of Nathan Giles to its Automotive Aftermarket sales team. Giles will be filling the role of regional sales manager for the Central Region of the U.S. market.

Read more here.

Mark Pascuzzo, a veteran of 30-plus years in the automotive aftermarket, has joined Continental’s North American Import Channel team as the key account manager. Pascuzzo previously was a commercial sales manager for a major worldwide aftermarket company with responsibility for North America. 

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Permatex has named Ashley Khan as marketing manager for the Permatex and Versachem portfolio of products. Paco Agrafojo, Permatex director of marketing, made the announcement and noted that Khan will be based in Hartford, Connecticut, and will lead a team of brand marketers in the Permatex Engine Repair Group.

Read more here.

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