Transportation Transitions: Lily, FordDirect, and Continental Battery Systems appoint key executives
Key takeaways
- Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics appoint Stephan Oehler as CFO and EVP to oversee finance, IT, and risk management.
- FordDirect names Tracy Noonan Fred as COO to lead daily operations, dealer engagement, and analytics functions.
- Continental Battery Systems elevates Mike Harris to CEO to drive operational excellence, commercial growth, and team performance.
Lily and Transervice appoint Stephan Oehler as CFO and EVP to oversee finance and IT
Sister companies Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics recently named Stephan Oehler as chief financial officer and executive vice president for both companies. He will oversee finance, accounting, risk management, and IT functions.
“We are excited to add Stephan to the executive and leadership teams at both Lily and Transervice,” Gregg Nierenberg, president & CEO at Lily and Transervice, stated. “Stephan has a strategic mindset and significant experience in the transportation industry. He is known for being a strong business partner to sales and operations while building strong, empowered teams in his functional areas.”
Oehler brings over 20 years of finance experience in transportation and logistics. He previously held leadership roles at Keolis North America and Kuehne + Nagel International.
FordDirect names Tracy Noonan Fred as COO to lead operations and dealer engagement
FordDirect recently appointed Tracy Noonan Fred as its new chief operating officer. She will oversee daily operations across product, dealer engagement, analytics, and enterprise functions.
“Tracy brings incredibly valuable experience from our industry to FordDirect,” Chris Thornton, CEO of FordDirect, stated. “We are excited to welcome her and absolutely convinced that she is the right person to position FordDirect as an even greater strategic advantage for Ford Dealers, Lincoln Retailers, and Ford Motor Company.”
Fred has over 30 years of automotive industry experience, including leadership roles at Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Cox Automotive. Read more…
Continental Battery Systems strengthens leadership with Mike Harris as new CEO
Continental Battery Systems (CBS) recently named Mike Harris as its new CEO. He succeeds Chris Alberta, who will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board.
“Mike is a proven operator with deep experience scaling distribution platforms in the aftermarket space,” Alberta stated. “He is the ideal leader to guide CBS through its next phase of growth.”
Harris brings over 20 years of leadership in distribution, operations, and commercial growth, most recently serving as the president of FleetPride. He will focus on operational excellence, commercial execution, and on empowering teams to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Read more…