Accuride names senior vp & gm

Oct. 5, 2011
Scott D. Hazlett has been appointed senior vice president & general manager of Accuride Wheels, a business unit of Accuride Corp

Scott D. Hazlett has been appointed senior vice president & general manager of Accuride Wheels, a business unit of Accuride Corp.

Hazlett replaces Leigh Wright, who will be taking on special assignments supporting the company’s global business development activities, Accuride said.

“Scott is an inspiring, high-impact leader who brings a solid track record leading the transportation and industrial business units of global, multi-industry companies,” said Rick Dauch, president & CEO. “He will apply his proven operational and commercial skills to strengthen the performance and efficiency of Accuride Wheels, establish common operational and supply chain processes, and fully capitalize on growing market demand for our aluminum and steel-wheel products.”

Hazlett joins the company after serving as president & CEO of MachineryLink.

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