People On The Move: Week Of March 1

People On The Move: Week Of March 1

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

SMP Names Dave Illes Director of Sales, Heavy Duty Aftermarket

Illes joins SMP with more than 25 years of industry experience.

Read more here.

Workhorse Appoints VP Of Commercial Development

Chris Nordh will manage sales, create an enablement structure for workhorse channel partners and develop strategic partnerships.

Read more here.

Genuine Parts Company Announces Officer Change

Napoleon Rutledge appointed to chief accounting officer.

Read more here.

PPG Appoints Director, Acquisition Integration

In this new global role, John Stephenson reports to Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and CEO.

Read more here.

Spanesi Welcomes Bret Runyon To Team

Runyon will serve as sales and training specialist.

Read more here.

Dynabrade CEO And President Hardy Hamann Retires

His retirement will be effective March 31, 2021.

Read more here.

Goodyear Makes Leadership Changes After Cooper Acquisition

Ryan Patterson is now SVP, business integration (left); Nathaniel Madarang named president of Goodyear Asia Pacific.

Read more here.

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