Tom Tecklenburg Named Dayco's VP of the Aftermarket

Oct. 31, 2019

Dayco Products LLC has named Tom Tecklenburg the vice president of the aftermarket for North America. Tecklenburg will report to Bruno Vallillo, president of the global aftermarket business.

From the company's office in Troy, Mich., Tecklenburg will be responsible for establishing the strategic plan and leading the North American Aftermarket team in efforts to increase customer satisfaction and drive growth. His region encompasses the U.S. and Canada.

Tecklenburg brings 30 years of automotive and commercial vehicle experience across both the original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket sectors, most recently working as chief commercial officer for the U.S., Canada and Europe at HDA Truck Pride. He has also worked for The Timken Co., Honeywell International and Fram.

“I’m excited to have Tom onboard,” says Vallillo. “With his experience and the great team in North America, we can accelerate the growth of the business, while also improving customer satisfaction.”

Tecklenburg says, "I look forward to the opportunity at Dayco to lead the aftermarket team and leverage the heritage, strong OE position to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.”

He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio State University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Dayton.

For more information, visit www.dayco.com

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