ZF’s President of CVCS in the Americas, Jon Morrison, will retire at the end of this year. He will be succeeded by Julien Plenchette, who currently serves as the Americas region OEM truck, bus, car and fleet business leader.
As the new vice president of Americas CVCS Division, Plenchette will have full P&L responsibility for the division in the region and will oversee all planning, finance, sales, marketing, engineering, product development and manufacturing activities. He will continue to lead the sales organization in North America including OE Truck, Bus, Specialty, Car and Fleets. He will report to Fredrik Staedtler, executive vice president of Division CVCS.
Plenchette joined the company in his current position in May 2019. As a member of the regional leadership team, he has been instrumental in developing America's strategy and driving service excellence that has strengthened customer relationships and led to key commercial wins. He brings to this new appointment an expansive background in commercial sales, finance, engineering, manufacturing operations management and executive leadership. He also has extensive global experience within the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, according to ZF.
“In the short time that Julien has been with ZF, he has been instrumental in winning new business and building relationships with new customers. Equally important has been his emphasis on developing his sales team through training and mentoring. Julien will bring that same passion as he continues to pursue new opportunities for the CVCS Division and its employees in the Americas,” said Staedtler.
