People On The Move: Week Of Sept. 27

People On The Move: Week Of Sept. 27

A look back at personnel changes of the past week.

Continental Names New CEO Of Automotive Technologies NA

Effective Jan. 1, 2022 Robert (Bob) Lee will succeed Samir Salman, CEO of Continental North America.

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Babcox Names New Senior Director Of Client Activation

Sam Zelasko joins Babcox after a 15-year career with the Cleveland Indians, managing corporate partnerships.

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Industry Veteran Rejoins Innova In Product Development Role

Keith Andreasen rejoins the company with a career that spans more than four decades in the automotive industry.

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CAWA Adds To Manufacturers’ Advisory Council

Sean Ruitenberg brings more than 10 years in the aftermarket industry to the council.

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ATRO Adds Two Area Sales Managers

Alejandro Ayala Rodriquez and Tysen Janka both bring many years of experience in the industry to the company.

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Workhorse Group Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Greg Ackerson, Jim Harrington, Josh Anderson, Jim Peters, Dave Bjerke and Rob Willison were among the leaders appointed.

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Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Announces New CEO

Donnie Carr named successor to founder Mark Carr as longtime leader retires.

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Wade Kawasaki Announces Departure From Legendary Companies

Having spent more than a decade elevating Coker Tire to an industry powerhouse, Kawasaki has chosen to step down as CEO.

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