Piston Group s Joe Finn takes on dual leadership role
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Joe Finn
Joe Finn, CEO of the Irvin Products business of supplier Piston Group, is also assuming leadership of Piston s Detroit Thermal Systems business.
Finn, 53, takes the helm effective immediately. Former Detroit Thermal Systems CEO Kurt Hall, 62, retired in November, Piston Group said Wednesday.
Piston Group, based in Southfield, is controlled by former Detroit Pistons star Vinnie Johnson. Johnson led the acquisition of Irvin from scandal-ridden Japanese airbag supplier Takata Corp. in 2016 for a reported $175 million.
Irvin Products primarily supplies seat covers, visors, armrests, consoles and custom accessories. Detroit Thermal Systems supplies climate control systems and components.
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