Appointments (July 01, 2002)

Castrol Canada has announced a number of appointments in line with a new department structure as part of the Castrol Consumer North America Performance Unit. Anthony Stadelman (seated) has been appointed marketing manager. Previously trade marketing manager, Stadelmen will now be responsible for all marketing aspects including trade planning and consumer marketing programs. Yvonne Thompson (left), who joined Castrol over a year ago as promotions coordinator, has been appointed marketing services manager responsible for day-to-day administration of all trade programs. Vinzon Pingol (centre), with Castrol for seven years, is now trade marketing manager responsible for all trade program development and execution. Margaret Southwell (right) is promoted to product manager. Southwell’s new responsibilities will cover all aspects related to product launches in Canada.

Bernhard Litscher, chairman of the board for the Altrom Group, has announced the appointment of Pascal Litscher to the position of president of Altrom Canada Corp./Corporation Altrom du Canada. Litscher has worked with the Altrom Group of Companies for 14 years in different capacities around the world. He is responsible for all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operation from coast to coast including corporate distribution and sales. Also, aftermarket veteran Carman W. Bennett, who until his retirement last fall was executive vice-president of UAP Inc., has joined the company’s board of directors.