Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Realigns Global Operations
September 18 2009 - 2:59PM
PR Newswire (US)
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hayes Lemmerz
International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that
effective September 1, 2009, the Company realigned its global
operational sites into three regions. Fred Bentley, President and
Chief Operating Officer, stated, "The purpose of the realignment is
to become more strategically focused in the operation of the
business by aligning the organization into specific regions. This
realignment allows us to continue our global focus on the customer
base while creating additional efficiencies from the functional
support groups. This is a great move for our business and allows us
to continue to develop our future leaders." The organization will
be aligned into three regions. The first region is Turkey. Mustafa
Zaim - Managing Director of Turkish Operations will continue in his
present role as Managing Director and will also assume the
additional responsibilities coordinating Global Materials
management as well as act in an Advisory capacity to the EAAP
region on operational matters. Zaim will continue to report to Mr.
Bentley. The second region is Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific
(EAAP). Pieter Klinkers - Vice President Sales & Marketing has
been promoted to President - Europe, Africa & Asia Pacific.
David Kasul - Managing Director - Brazil has been promoted to Vice
President - Operations for Europe and Africa. Marc Hendrickx will
replace Klinkers in the role of Vice President - Sales &
Marketing. The third region is "The Americas" which consists of
North America, Mexico and Brazil. Donald Hampton - Vice President -
North American Wheels Group has been promoted to Vice President and
General Manager for the Americas. Luis Blecher - Financial Director
- Brazil has been promoted to Managing Director of Brazil to
replace David Kasul and will be responsible for all Brazilian
operations. About Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Originally
founded in 1908, Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a leading
worldwide producer of aluminum and steel wheels for passenger cars
and light trucks and of steel wheels for commercial trucks and
trailers. The Company is also a supplier of automotive powertrain
components. The Company has global operations with 23 facilities,
including business, sales offices and manufacturing facilities,
located in 12 countries around the world. The Company sells
products to every major North American, Asian and European
manufacturer of passenger cars and light trucks and to commercial
highway vehicle customers throughout the world. DATASOURCE: Hayes
Lemmerz International, Inc. CONTACT: Eric Moraw, Hayes Lemmerz
International, +1-734-737-5679 Web Site:
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com/
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