Richard Simons named SVP of aftermarket parts sales for Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America
The Volvo Group recently announced that, effective June 30, Richard Simons has been named SVP of aftermarket parts sales for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks. Simons has 30 years of experience in the commercial transportation industry and has held senior parts, service, and remarketing positions with leading OEMs.
A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Simons earned a B.S. degree in engineering management from Purdue University. He will be based in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Nissan Americas announces senior management changes to U.S. sales division
Nissan is appointing Arcangelo Lofaro to the role of VP of Nissan U.S. sales & regional operations, effective July 1. Lofaro succeeds Judy Wheeler, who is retiring after nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the brand.
"Judy has played a pivotal role in strengthening our dealer network, driving sales performance, and fostering the next generation of talent at Nissan through her mentorship efforts," Vinay Shahani, SVP of U.S. marketing and sales for Nissan Americas, said. "We are immensely grateful for her leadership and wish her all the best in her well-earned retirement."
Lofaro is returning from a foreign service assignment at Nissan's global headquarters, where he served as division general manager of global sales and dealer network division for both the Nissan and INFINITI brands. He has served as director of Nissan US sales operations and regional VP for Nissan's Northeast region since joining the company in 2008.
Lofaro will be based in Franklin, Tennessee, and will report to Shahani.
"Arcangelo brings deep expertise, a global perspective, and a strong track record of collaboration with our dealer partners," Shahani added. "I'm confident he'll build on the solid foundation we've laid and lead our team to success during this transformative period and beyond."
