Trio promoted within Maxion Wheels leadership team

Wheel manufacturer Maxion Wheels has announced several new appointments within its executive leadership team. All report to Pieter Klinkers, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Promoted to Business Unit President for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region is Mark Gerardts. Previously Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Gerardts replaces Juan Lorenzo, who will retire after 38 years with the company, remaining available to support in the capacity of Global Operations Advisor.

Promoted to Chief Commercial Officer is Giorgio Mariani. Previously Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Mariani retains his supply chain responsibilities and assumes the additional responsibilities of Global Sales.

Promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is Nuket Ozgur. Previously EMEA Business Unit Controller and Director of Global Finance Planning and Analysis. Ozgur succeeds Peter Stabel, CFO since 2018 and now retiring after more than 20 years with the company.

Extremely talented leaders

“Maxion Wheels is fortunate to have such a distinguished and experienced group of leaders, providing stability and continuity in a very dynamic industry,” says Pieter Klinkers. “We are grateful for Juan’s and Peter’s contributions and wish them much success in their next chapter. We are also pleased for Mark, Giorgio and Nuket, who have been developed for these opportunities via our robust talent management and succession planning process. These extremely talented leaders are ready for these opportunities, and we are excited to recognise their hard work and dedication with their well-deserved promotions.”