Robert Chartrand has been named vice president of purchasing and inventory at Bestbuy Distributors Limited, assuming responsibility for Bestbuy’s purchasing, inventory, and all related initiatives. Chartrand is based at the company’s head office address of 3355 American Drive in Mississauga, Ont.,…
Auto Value has presented scholarships to 25 students from across North America. The students, picked from a competitive pool of applicants, have each been awarded $1,000 for their studies in the 2020-2021 academic year. “It is always a pleasure…
We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.
To meet the ongoing needs of its commercial vehicle customers, Dayco has recently hired Ron Barnes as its new national commercial vehicle business development manager. Barnes will lead Dayco’s recently formed Heavy-Duty Aftermarket group. He joined the company in June as…
Sensata Technologies has appointed Russ Stebbins as general manager of the company’s Global Aftermarket Business Unit. The appointment plays a critical role in supporting Sensata’s continual growth strategy and driving its leadership position in the automotive aftermarket. Stebbins joins Sensata…
Data company IHS Markit has hired senior industry executive David Goggins in the newly created role of vice president of automotive strategy and industry insights. Goggins will lead the transformation of its automotive business to address the rapidly changing needs…
Remanufacturer BBB Industries, LLC has promoted Kim Nolan to senior vice president – traditional sales. In this role, she will be responsible for managing customer relationships, strategic sales growth, and product line expansion for all BBB’s US-based traditional accounts. “We are…
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…
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…
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…
We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.
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,…