The International Automotive Components (IAC) Group has appointed Mr. James K. Kamsickas as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15. Mr. Kamsickas previously served as global co-chief executive officer and president of North America and Asia.
Mr. Jens R. Höhnel, who served as global co-chief executive officer and president of Europe, is retiring after more than 40 years in the automotive and vehicle interiors supplier industry. He will continue with the organization in a special advisory role until April 2013 to ensure a smooth transition.
“We are grateful to Jens for his efforts during the formative period of IAC. The foundation he created and Jim’s prior role as global co-CEO assure a flawless transition of leadership,” said the IAC Group Chairman, Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. “Jim has 23 years of automotive and interiors experience, as well as extensive international business expertise. With his leadership skills and global experience, he is the ideal choice to lead IAC Group’s global business moving forward.”
Mr. Kamsickas and Mr. Höhnel have successfully helped to establish and secure IAC Group’s position as a leading tier-one supplier. With significant international automotive business expertise, their leadership and alignment of the company’s regional operations allowed the IAC Group to thrive and transform into the global vehicle interiors leader that it is today.