SOUTHFIELD, Michigan – The company that produces Champion spark plugs and FP Diesel products has made a number of executive appointments.

In the move most relevant to Canadian customers, Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, has promoted Bob Egan from vice-president, North American sales to senior vice-president, North American sales and strategy.

Other key appointments include naming Bradley Norton senior vice-president, global chassis and service, and Andrew Sexton senior vice-president, global sealing and engine.

Also appointed were: Rainer Bostel, who was named senior vice-president and general manager of global banking, Martin Hendricks who becomes president, Motorparts for Europe, the Middle Ease and Africa, and Keith Power, who takes on the role of president of the Asia Pacific operations.

“Our team of newly-appointed leaders has the combined knowledge, experience and talent to successfully execute our business strategy and ensure our customers receive the highest quality products and service in the industry,” said Daniel Ninivaggi, co-CEO, Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation and CEO of Federal-Mogul Motorparts.

“My highest priority upon joining Federal-Mogul Motorparts was to form the best global management team in our business. These latest appointments, which include long-standing Federal-Mogul executives as well as industry veterans from outside the company, are a major step in that direction.”