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By Counterman
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link hidden, please login to view announces the appointment of John Kairys as its new Executive Director. Kairys was most recently Vice President, Parts and Service Group for TBC Corporation, a recognized leader in the replacement tire and automotive service industry. During his 9 years at TBC Corporation, he also served as Vice President and General Manager of their Big O Tires franchise organization and as Vice President and General Manager of one of TBC’s wholesale business units, Carroll/NTW Tire. His career in the Automotive Aftermarket spans nearly four decades and included executive roles at Cooper Tire, Pirelli and NAPA.
John has served on multiple executive committees and has been highly engaged in many philanthropic efforts, particularly those that make a difference by giving back to local communities in support of youth education and well-being. Additionally, he has served on the AACF’s Board of Trustees for the past 3 years.
“We are thrilled to welcome John Kairys as the new Executive Director of AACF,” said Jon Owens, President of AACF. “John’s extensive experience and deep commitment to the automotive aftermarket industry make him the ideal leader to guide our foundation into the future. His passion for helping others aligns perfectly with our mission to support individuals and families during their most challenging times.”
Kairys expressed his excitement about his new role, saying, “I am honored to become the Foundation’s Executive Director and look forward to leading this incredible organization. The AACF’s mission of providing assistance to those in need resonates deeply with me, and I am eager to contribute to its continued success and growth.”
Simultaneously, the
link hidden, please login to viewis also pleased to announce that longtime administrative assistant Misty Walker, who has supported the Foundation in a part time role for over 9 years, will be transitioning to a full-time role as Operations Manager. “Misty has been tremendous in managing the administrative tasks of the Foundation. Her continued commitment and expertise will be invaluable not only to the Foundation, but to me personally as we expand our efforts to support those in need within the automotive aftermarket community,” said Kairys. The post
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By AutoZone
MEMPHIS, Tenn. , July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), today announced that Kenneth Jaycox joins the Company as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Customer Satisfaction. Kenneth comes to AutoZone from United States Steel Corporation where he served as Senior Vice President
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By Counterman
link hidden, please login to view’s Executive Committee announced it welcoming Robert Roos, effective July 1, 2024, in a show of its focus on North America. Roos is the president & CEO of link hidden, please login to view – APSG and president of NEXUS North America. “With a robust career of over 40 years in the automotive industry, Robert has held key positions that underscore his expertise and leadership,” NEXUS said in a recent press announcement.
According to NEXUS, the appointment “aligns with the company’s increased ambitions in North America, aiming to accelerate the growth plans of N!’s OEM partners and gradually integrate a growing number of North American partners.”
This objective will be supported by a more active presence of the NEXUS team in Grapevine, Texas, at APSG’s headquarters. Besides its “growth accelerator” prime goal, this presence will enable the proactive deployment of NEXUS initiatives such as Mobilion, Marketparts and Smartparts, the company said.
Roos actively participates in multiple industry committees including the Education Committee within The Auto Care Association, The AWDA Board of Governors, and the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the automotive sector through collaborative efforts and industry-wide initiatives, NEXUS added.
“I am honored to take on this role at such a significant time for NEXUS. Together, we will continue to drive innovation and growth, ensuring that NEXUS remains at the forefront of the automotive aftermarket industry,” Roos said.
Gaël Escribe, NEXUS Automotive International CEO, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Robert to N!’s Executive Committee. Our focus on growth in this region is encapsulated by our new motto ‘Brightening our future’, which perfectly reflects our vision for growth and innovation in the coming decades.”
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By Advance Auto Parts
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that Ken Bush, senior vice president, chief merchant, will retire from the company after nearly 20 years and be succeeded by Bruce Starnes, who has been named executive vice president, chief merchant, effective June 24, 2024.
Mr. Starnes, 48, who will lead all aspects of merchandising strategy, joins Advance from the Target Corporation where he spent nearly 20 years in a variety of product management roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as senior vice president, merchandising capabilities and operations, where he was responsible for the strategy, capability and execution of Target’s merchandising operations, including price and promotions, in-store presentation, sales plans, negotiations, partnerships and vendor experience. Previously, he served as president of Target India and vice president, digital solutions and partnerships.
“We are very grateful for the many contributions Ken has made to our industry over the past 37 years. He has helped strengthen our merchandising operations and built a talented team within the merchandising organization, making it an optimum time to make a leadership transition. We wish him all the best in his upcoming, well-deserved retirement,” said Shane O’Kelly, Advance’s president and CEO. “I’m excited to welcome Bruce to the Advance family. As a seasoned and accomplished merchandising executive with more than 25 years of experience, Bruce brings a deep understanding of successful merchandising operations and vendor partnerships as well as a proven track record of results at one of the world’s leading retail organizations. I look forward to working closely with him to take our merchandising operations to the next level.”
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By Counterman
bproauto, the new aftermarket-parts brand of Stellantis, recently announced the launch of its newly expanded website, bproautoparts.com.
“Introduced in North America in summer 2023, bproauto offers a proven second-line brand of high-quality aftermarket parts that costs less than original-equipment (OE) offerings and are backed by a standard two-year/unlimited-mile warranty,” the automaker said in a news release.
The revised website offers a wide array of expanded functionality, including:
Full parts catalog Search functions, such as:bproauto part numbers Competitive interchange/cross-reference part numbers Specific vehicle fitment by model or VIN Full application and cross-reference guides Where to buy Dealer locator and direct link to Nexpart (aftermarket B2B parts ordering network for repair shops and professional parts buyers) for easy ordering Region selection tool for U.S., Canada and Mexico with filters for available parts Automatic alerts for error parts that won’t fit an indicated vehicle ACES-/PIES-compliant images for application-specific parts Access to registration for emailed newsletter “Our new bproautoparts.com is the perfect search and sales tool for dealers and wholesalers,” said Dustin Pedley, head of the North American aftermarket for Stellantis. “Our service to them goes beyond making aftermarket parts that pass original-equipment standards for fit, form, function and durability. It also includes helping them get the parts they need to their service bays when they need them. Our new website is a very important link in that supply chain.”
The following parts are currently available on
link hidden, please login to view: Air filters Batteries Brake pads Brake rotors Cabin air filters Fuel injectors Fuel pump modules Hub bearings Oil Oil filters Tire-pressure monitoring systems Struts Additional bproauto products coming soon include ABS sensors, A/C compressors, alternators, ball joints, battery cables, brake calipers, chemicals, headlamps, ignition coils, oxygen sensors, radiators, shock absorbers, spark plugs, starters, water pumps, wiper blades and more.
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