Accuride Names New Management Team

Major US manufacturer of vehicle wheels and components, Accuride Corporation, has announced the appointment of a new Chairman of the Board and Executive Management. The appointments were announced on January 2 and took effect immediately. The new appointments are as follows:

Terrence J. Keating, Accuride’s current Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors has been named Chairman of the Board and will continue as the Company’s CEO. Mr. Keating succeeds James H. Greene, Jr., as Chairman. Mr. Greene will remain on the Board as the Lead Independent Director.

John R. Murphy, currently Accuride’s President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer and continue as President.

David K. Armstrong, Accuride’s current Senior Vice President / Finance and General Counsel, has been named Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer and will continue as General Counsel.

Stephen A. Martin has been named Vice President / Corporate Counsel. Mr. Martin previously served as Accuride’s Associate General Counsel.