ZF picks new North American aftermarket VP

Chris Battershell has been named the new North American vice president for ZF’s aftermarket division.

The announcement was made Feb. 5 with the move effective immediately. Battershell is leading a regional team at nine sites across the U.S. and Mexico under the leading brands ZF, Lemförder, Sachs, TRW and Wabco. He will be based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The announcement noted his expertise, experience and leadership. He was most recently head of filtration and thermal solutions for the North American aftermarket at Mahle. He also spent 22 years at Tenneco/DRiV, holding roles in marketing, sales, product management and business leadership.