Federated Auto Parts Names New President
Following the year-end retirement of longtime CEO Rusty Bishop, Federated has promoted Sue Godschalk to president.
Continental Announces New President Of Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.
Joerg Burfien (pictured) will succeed John DeSalle as the president of Hoosier Racing Tire. He brings more than 20 years of experience, technical expertise and a strong passion for racing.
Dent Wizard Announces Personnel Changes
Dent Wizard International has promoted Steve Carpenter to regional vice president of the Midwest Region. Carpenter most recently served as Dent Wizard’s vice president of operations.
Bridgestone Americas President, CEO & COO Gordon Knapp To Retire
Succeeding Knapp (pictured) will be Paolo Ferrari, currently CEO and president of Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (Bridgestone EMIA), and chairman of the Bridgestone Americas board.
CARDONE Welcomes Dan Autey As New EVP, Sales & Marketing
Autey comes to CARDONE with 26 years of automotive aftermarket experience. He spent most of his career at Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls, where he accumulated many prestigious customer awards and held several critical leadership positions.
PPG Names Kevin Walling As Chief Human Resources Officer
He will be located at PPG’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh and will serve as a member of the company’s Operating Committee.
Michelin North America Appoints New Motorsports Director
Michelin North America has named Tony Ménard as director of motorsports, effective Jan. 1, 2020, succeeding Chris Baker, who has held the role for the past eight years.
Total Seal Hires Lake Speed Jr. As VP Sales And Marketing
“His years of experience in racing, technology development in all types of engines, ability to see opportunities in various industries, and his dedication to the sport and industry are important to us going forward,” said Matt Hartford, CEO and president of Total Seal.
MANN+HUMMEL Appoints New Board Of Management
As President and CEO, Kurk Wilks will manage the group together with Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Emese Weissenbacher and Chief Operating Officer Nic Zerbst.
Stanadyne Names Costas Loukellis Vice President And CFO
Loukellis has an extensive financial manufacturing background, most recently serving as vice president of financial planning and analysis at Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies (UTC), where he spent 38 years prior to retiring in January 2019.
Babcox Media Promotes New President And Executive Vice President
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that Greg Cira has been appointed president. Additionally, Mike Maleski has been promoted to executive vice president, also effective immediately.
Dayco Appoints Michael Weiss As President, Powertrain Operations
Previously, Weiss was the vice president and general manager of Schaeffler Group’s Thermal Management & Water Pump Bearings Division, responsible for 13 manufacturing and R&D centers throughout China, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, India and Europe.
