WATCH: AMN News Minute – This Week’s Movers And Shakers
Do you have one minute and 20 seconds to spare? Then you’ve got time for this week’s AMN News Minute. Today, we’re reviewing key executive appointments taking place around the aftermarket.
GPC Announces Officer Changes
Napoleon Rutledge Jr. was named senior vice president of finance, and Derek Goshay was appointed vice president of safety and sustainability.
Aeromotive Promotes Jon Pestinger To Vice President Of Sales
During Pestinger’s five-year tenure with Aeromotive, he was responsible for building a strong relationship with SEMA Data Co-Op and coordinating the company’s product data information to ensure accurate and standardization of all information for distributors, retailers and e-commerce.
ZF Aftermarket Brand Growth Drives North American Sales Team Expansion
Two new sales roles have been created in North America to capitalize on ZF Aftermarket brand portfolio opportunities.
Means Industries Inc. Appoints New President
Jeremy Holt will lead the supplier into the future of the powertrain industry.
GMB North America Names Robert Crane As Sales Director
Crane joins the company as sales director and will be based out of the OE and aftermarket parts manufacturer’s headquarters in Dayton, New Jersey.
Steve Jordan Joins Redline Detection As Senior Account Executive, Mobile Channel
Jordan comes to Redline from 19 years at Bosch North America, where he built strategic alliances with automotive OEM manufacturers and implemented distribution programs.
Bridgestone Names New OTR Executive Director Of Sales
Marisa Blank joined Bridgestone in 2010, most recently serving as director of original equipment account management for the company’s consumer tire business in North America.
Cooper Standard Names Jeffrey DeBest President, Advanced Technology Group
From 1997 to 2014, DeBest held a series of leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Johnson Controls Inc. Most recently, he served as group vice president of the auto supplier’s worldwide interiors group. He started his career at Prince Corp., later purchased by Johnson Controls, as the service parts manager.
O’Reilly Automotive Announces Leadership Succession Plan
Effective May 8, Greg Johnson will be promoted to CEO and co-president, and Jeff Shaw will be promoted to chief operating officer (COO) and co-president. Greg Henslee, who currently serves as the company’s CEO and member of the board of directors, has been nominated as executive vice chairman of the board.
Hastings Piston Rings Expands Team For The Americas
This organizational change will allow for a focused sales and support effort at a regional and global level.
HBPO Names Diana Mannino President For North America
Mannino succeeds Anja Sprenger, who recently was named global director of human resources at the company’s headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany.
