People On The Move: Week Of April 4

People On The Move: Week Of April 4

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Standard Motor Products Announces Appointment of New Director

Alejandro Cesar Capparelli serves as the VP of Global Commercial Lifecycle Services of Rockwell Automation Inc.

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Hamaton Announces Vice President of North American Subsidiary

Enri Osmani previously held the role of general manager of Hamaton.

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Michael Blawas Named Next CFO of MEMA

Wendy Earp to retire after serving MEMA members for more than 20 years.

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Yokohama Names Sr. Director of Supply Chain, Logistics

Ray Polentz was promoted to senior director of supply chain and logistics, reporting to YTC president and CEO Jeff Barna.

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REE Automotive Appoints Josh Tech as Chief Operations Officer

Former Tesla leader brings operational and new product introduction manufacturing expertise to REE.

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Truck-Lite Adds VP to Oversee Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Seasoned executive joins U.S. leadership team, bringing focus and energy to operations in Pennsylvania.

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ASE Announces Personnel Changes

Dave Milne, longtime vice president of credential testing programs, has retired after a 26-year career at ASE.

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Redline Detection Taps Kinkade for Global Business Development

Redline says it will leverage Chuck Kinkade’s experience in the development of new EV diagnostic leak detection technology.

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Matt Fowler Named Director of Sales at Visual SKUs

Fowler will provide aftermarket manufacturers with product photography services and digital asset management solutions.

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William Quigley III Added to ElectraMeccanica Board

Quigley has more than 30 years in the industry, having served in leadership roles with Dana, Visteon, Federal-Mogul and Nexteer.

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