GSP North America Appoints New Vice President Of Sales For North America
Michael Ceritano has had an extensive career in the North American aftermarket. Prior to joining GSP, he held several leadership roles within Dana Aftermarket, Dana Commercial Vehicle OEM and also Mopar.
Scott Mereness Of Lippert Components To Step Down As President
Mereness started his career with LCI in 1994 in the LCI Leadership Training Program as a welder and quickly rose through the ranks holding numerous operational and executive roles including general manager, chief operating officer, and eventually, president.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Names Christopher Eperjesy Senior Vice President, CFO
Eperjesy will become senior vice president and CFO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. effective Dec. 10.
Former AutoZone President Tim Vargo Named President And CEO Of Exide Technologies
Vargo succeeds Vic Koelsch, who is stepping down as president and CEO. Koelsch will remain an adviser to the CEO through Dec. 31. Vargo will remain a member of the Exide Technologies board of directors.
Ron Hundzinski To Join Tenneco As Executive Vice President, Finance
Hundzinski recently announced his retirement as chief financial officer at BorgWarner Inc., effective Dec. 31.
Smart Vision Lights Hires Matt Van Bogart As VP Marketing, Business Development
Van Bogart brings to Smart Vision Lights a proven track record of more than 20 years of experience in marketing, product management, channel/market and account development in the high-technology and automation markets.
PFC Brakes Announces Executive Promotion
PFC Brakes has announced the promotion of Dr. David Mohr to president of PFC Brakes, reporting to the Chairman of the Board and CEO.
Dana Names New Senior Vice President For Human Resources
Shelley Bridarolli comes to Dana from BorgWarner, where she most recently served as vice president of human resources for the company’s PowerDrive Systems group.
Todd Pickens Named Vice President – Sales for Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
Pickens will be responsible for driving profitable sales and growing market share for Mickey Thompson segments including street, race and light truck. He reports to Mickey Thompson President Dominick Wycoff.
Horizon Global Board Of Directors Appoints Carl Bizon As President And CEO
The company also has announced the departure of CFO David Rice.
Edgenet Adds Automotive Aftermarket Expert Scott Howat To Team
Howat has been named director of automotive channel strategy, and will be responsible for the growth of Edgenet’s presence in the automotive aftermarket.
Auto Care Association Announces Hailey Ray As Director, Political Affairs
Ray will be responsible for designing and administering an aggressive campaign to raise money for the association’s political action committee, in addition to coordinating political contributions and producing association-hosted political events.
