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News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Fix Network Canada names new director of marketing, communications
August 19, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Somer Mullins has joined Fix Network Canada as the company’s new director of marketing & communications for Canada. She will work closely with the Fix Network leadership team to identify strategic marketing opportunities that promote the value of being part…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Mike Eldard to manage Akebono’s aftermarket sales
August 18, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Akebono Brake Corporation has named Mike Eldard its new national sales manager of the aftermarket. Eldard has held a number of roles at Akebono through the years, including Pacific Northwest District and Western Region Sales Manager as well as Account…
News OE newsPeople & Profiles COO Jim Farley to take over as Ford CEO, president
August 13, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Jim Farley, currently chief operating officer of Ford Motor Company, will become the carmaker’s president and chief executive officer on Oct. 1. He takes over from Jim Hackett, who will be retiring after having led Ford Motor Company’s transformation since 2017…
News Lead StoryMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles People & Places: Corporate moves in July 2020
August 3, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Mevotech promotes Bill Holmes to direction of national accounts
July 23, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Bill Holmes has been named director of national accounts at Mevotech, the Canadian suspension, driveline and steering manufacturer. With over 22 years at Mevotech, Holmes has held various roles within the organization, handling customer service, sales support, product management, marketing,…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Remy Europe names new sales and marketing head
July 22, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Fabio Cidral has been appointed as head of sales and marketing for Remy Europe. The appointment was announced by Martin C. Klein, CEO of Remy/BPI Europe Group. “We welcome Fabio to Remy Europe/BPI Europe Group and congratulate him on his…
News OE newsPeople & Profiles Mercedes-Benz Canada prepares for new president/CEO
July 16, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Dimitris Psillakis will take over as president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada in September. Psillakis will succeed Brian D. Fulton, who after 26 successful years with Mercedes-Benz announced that in February he will be departing the company to pursue other…
News Jobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Sonnemaker resigns as GPC group president for N.A. automotive
July 15, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Genuine Parts Company has announced that Scott A. Sonnemaker has resigned from his position as group president, North American Automotive, to pursue other opportunities. Sonnemaker joined the Company in this newly created role in February 2019. Paul Donahue, chairman and…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Gary Hoover joins National Tire Distributors
July 10, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Gary Hoover has joined National Tire Distributors (NTD) as director of sales for British Columbia. His focus will be to oversee the territory managers and inside accounts managers across British Columbia, as well continue to build and maintain relationships in that…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements John Roth named GM global VP for customer care, aftersales
July 10, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
John Roth, a former GM vice president responsible for Canadian marketing, sales, and service, has been appointed the global vice president, Customer Care and Aftersales for General Motors. He will report to Barry Engle, General Motors executive vice president and…
News Association NewsPeople & Profiles Fountain Tire exec elected to Tire Industry Association board
July 9, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) board has elected Jim Pangle of Fountain Tire as board secretary and re-elected Mike Wolfe of Southeastern Wholesale Tire to a third term as board treasurer, effective Nov. 2, 2020. Pangle brings with him more…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements CRP names industry veteran as director of engineering
July 7, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
CRP Industries has appointed automotive industry veteran, PT Muldoon, as the company’s director of engineering. Muldoon will be responsible for all engineering activities and initiatives in the development of new automotive opportunities with OEMs and tier-one suppliers, as well as…