The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, which represents original equipment and aftermarket auto suppliers in the U.S., said the new brand and organizational structure will launch in January.
HDMA Names David Giroux President, COO
Tim Kraus (left) by John Sommers II for Transport Topics: David Giroux by HDMA
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association announced David Giroux will become president and chief operating officer.
Giroux is scheduled to join HDMA Jan. 4 and work with Tim Kraus who currently fills those positions until February, when Giroux will assume the roles, according to the Research Triangle, N.C.-based group. HDMA is the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Most recently, Giroux was head of special projects at Daimler Trucks North America, reporting directly to CEO Roger Nielsen. Giroux has 25 years of experience working with global OEM industry leaders, Tier 1 suppliers and companies in the heavy-duty aftermarket.