MCHENRY, Ill. (Nov. 5, 2014) — Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) has named Robert Pitt vice president, sales and global business development.
Bruce M. Tartaglione, senior vice president, global sales and marketing, said Mr. Pitt will work out of the company's McHenry headquarters. He called the new vice president “a talented sales professional who is perfectly suited for his new role.
“His extensive knowledge and experience in the auto care
industry, along with his dedication and strong drive to serve our customers, will prove to be very beneficial as we continue to strengthen strategic business alliances and help our customers grow their brake business.”
In his new role, BPI said Mr. Pitt will lead sales growth initiatives for major customers in North America and Latin America. Before rejoining BPI he served as vice president of sales at Specialty Sales and Marketing (SS&M) in Canada. Mr. Pitt previously spent 12 years with BPI as vice president of sales, Canada, and was responsible for all Canadian sales activities, including the oversight and direction of the BPI Canadian sales team.
BPI manufactures and supplies brake system components for the automotive aftermarket. More information about the company is on its website.
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