Names in the news

Dayco has hired Ron Barnes, a veteran in the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket industries, as its new national commercial vehicle business development manager.

Remy Europe has appointed Fabio Cidral as its new manager of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for all marketing and sales activities, as well as customer service.

Akebono Brake Corporation has named Mike Eldard as national sales manager of the aftermarket. He will lead regional and district sales managers in the US, Canada, Mexico and Latin America.

Data company IHS Markit has hired senior industry executive David Goggins as VP of automotive strategy and industry insights. Goggins brings 30 years of global OEM experience to the role.

Bill Holmes has been named director of national accounts at Mevotech. Holmes has held various roles within the organization over the past 22 years.

Gary Hoover has joined National Tire Distributors as director of sales for British Columbia. He will oversee the territory managers and inside accounts managers across the province.

CRP Industries has appointed automotive industry veteran P.T. Muldoon as the company’s director of engineering, responsible for development initiatives and line improvements.

Dimitris Psillakis takes over as president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada this month, succeeding Brian D. Fulton who is departing the company to pursue other opportunities.

Genuine Parts Company has announced that Scott A. Sonnemaker has resigned from his position as group president, North American Automotive, to pursue other opportunities.

Sensata Technologies has appointed Russ Stebbins as general manager of the company's Global Aftermarket Business Unit. He joins Sensata with over 25 years of automotive experience.