Chassix Names Cemal Aydogan As Vice President Of Operations, Americas
Aydogan will be responsible for the management and coordination of all North and South America plant operations, encompassing 15 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
Holley Adds Accomplished Racer, Geoff Turk, As Chief Operating Officer
In addition to his track record in the business world, Turk also has a record of success on the race track with both the NHRA and NMCA drag racing series.
Bridgestone Americas Announces Management, Structure Changes
In the new structure, sales of all tire-led businesses across the Americas region, including the company’s large integrated consumer and commercial tire businesses, will be aligned under TJ Higgins (left), who has been named group president of Americas tire business for Bridgestone Americas, a new role.
Caliber Collision Announces Two New Executive Appointments
Caliber has appointed Judd Nystrom as chief financial officer (CFO) and Claudia Schaefer as chief experience officer to replace Bob Gary and Greg Clark, respectively, after they announced their retirements earlier this year.
Hamaton Inc. Appoints New Western Regional Sales Manager
Hamaton Inc. has appointed Josh Lopez as the new western regional sales manager as part of its expansion plan.
Motorcar Parts Of America Expands Heavy-Duty Team
MPA has announced the appointments of industry veterans Niall F. Davidson as vice president of sales, and Christine Whitfield as vice president of marketing for the company’s heavy-duty wholly owned subsidiary Dixie Electronics, based in Toronto, Canada.
LTA Manufacturing Promotes Tom Berger To Senior Director Of Customer Service
Berger most recently served as the director of quality for LTA, and prior to that was the sales and customer service manager for ATC Truck Covers.
Ford Announces Leadership Changes; Steven Armstrong To Succeed Nigel Harris As President, Changan Ford China JV
The new role for Armstrong (at right) will be effective Oct. 1. He will report to Ford China President and CEO Anning Chen.
Chevin Drives Global Growth With Two New Board Member Appointments
Will Wycks and Ray Creamer will join Ashley Sowerby, David Gladding and Julian Smith to form Chevin’s board of directors.
ElectraMeccanica Appoints EV Auto Industry Executive As Director Of Sales
David Neace joins Meccanica with more than 20 years of expertise in sales management, with his most recent role as senior program manager at Tesla, where he was key in creating both of the electric vehicle maker’s Employee Delivery and Factory Direct programs.
Hastings Manufacturing Names Marcos Osako To Its Sales Team
Osako has worked in the independent aftermarket since 2000. His experience includes Schadek, NGK, Federal-Mogul (USA) and Hella.
Cummins President And COO Rich Freeland Retiring
In conjunction, four current Cummins leaders are being appointed to new roles.
