People On The Move: Week Of Feb. 8

People On The Move: Week Of Feb. 8

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Dana Names New Senior Vice President Of Global Operations

Chris Clark joins Dana from Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, where he most recently served as vice president of operations.

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Drake Piper Joins ATROAs Product Channel Manager

Piper will focus on ATRO’s line of steering products.

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Eric Gould Named SVP Supply Chain For AutoZone

Gould will replace Mitchell Major, who passed away Jan. 29.

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Mark Savoy Named New CEO Of Sylvania Automotive Business

The 26-year Osram Sylvania veteran was tapped to lead the company’s U.S. and Canada automotive business.

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Lucas Oil Announces New Key Appointments To Leadership Team

The company has announced the promotion and addition of three key members to its leadership team.

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Podium Appoints 2 New Execs

John Foreman, former CPO at Mailchimp, and Tim Milliron, former VP of engineering at TripActions, join the Podium team.

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Thirteen Park Assist Sensors have been added, offering new coverage for import vehicles including the 2023-20 Toyota Camry and 2022-20 Nissan Rogue. Park Assist Cameras have been added for over 2 million Nissan vehicles, and ABS Sensors are new for 2024-20 Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty trucks and the 2024-20 Cadillac CT4. Electronic Parking Brake Actuators are also new for Mazda and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

VIPAR HD Announces Latin America Expansion Plans

Plans include focusing on new locations, stockholders, and suppliers to serve the growing market.

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Preparing for the ‘End Game’

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MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

MAHLE noted it made significant progress in reducing its CO2 emissions, and increasing the use of renewable electricity.

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Continental Appoints New ‘Head of Region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.

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Transtar Industries Continues Rapid Product Line Expansion 

The company is now offering OE recycled engines, in addition to its expansive line of OE recycled transmissions and transfer cases.

Mitchell 1’s ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes Announced

One winner of a $100 gift card will be named each Thursday for 10 weeks on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page. 

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Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller

Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.

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University of the Aftermarket Encouraging Registration for Data Standards Course

This live, two-day educational program is open to anyone who works with the aftermarket standards ACES and PIES, or who would benefit from developing a general knowledge base on them.