Webasto Group has appointed Brad Ring as CEO and president of its Americas region, which encompasses sites across the US and Mexico.

Ring replaces Freddy Geeraerds, who was the interim president and CEO of the Americas region.

Most recently, Ring was the president of Faurecia Clean Mobility, north America (a division of Forvia), where he oversaw strategy, finance, sales, engineering, product development and manufacturing activities.

“We’re pleased to welcome Brad to Webasto. He joins us at a time of rapid change and growth, and his leadership experience will be instrumental in further developing the Americas region –one of the key regions for the group – successfully as we continue to execute on strategy strengthening our core business with roof systems as well as our position in the e-mobility market,” says Dr. Holger Engelmann, chairman of the management board for Webasto Group.

“I’m excited to join Webasto Americas and look forward to exploring the opportunities ahead for the region,” said Ring. “I’m especially eager to work with the team to define and execute the region’s strategy, continue to strengthen customer relationships and drive operational excellence.”

The Americas region of Webasto comprises a headquarters and R&D center, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, as well as nine plants across the US and Mexico.

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