Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Structure for Information Technology
11 May 1998
Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Structure for Information Technology
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 11 -- Fred J. Kerns, vice president,
Information Technology, Federal-Mogul Corporation , announces the
organizational structure for Information Technology with the following
appointments effective immediately:
. David Bachleda - information technology director, Powertrain Systems
. Ed Kupets - information technology director, Worldwide Aftermarket
. Larry Smith - information technology director, Technical Services
. David Mills, information technology executive, Sealing Systems
. Graham Bruce - information technology executive, European Technical
Services
. Clive Johnson - information technology executive, European
Aftermarket
. Huw Pegler - information technology executive, European Sealing
Systems
. Les Watt - information technology executive, European Powertrain
Systems
"With the soon to be announced appointment of the information technology
executives for General Products, we will have in place a senior information
technology team that is committed to the objectives of providing strong
support to the company's operating units and the deployment of common
information technology across the organization," said Kerns.
The North American-based positions have global information technology
responsibilities and report directly to Kerns with strong functional
relationships with the executive vice presidents of their respective operating
units. The European-based positions will provide leadership for the company's
information technology activities in Europe. They will report to Kerns and
maintain strong functional relationships with both the European operating unit
management and the North American-based information technology directors.
David Bachleda - Information Technology Director, Powertrain Systems
David Bachleda is appointed information technology director, Powertrain
Systems. His responsibilities will include all systems strategic planning,
integration and support for North American Powertrain operations. He will
also coordinate global information technology support for worldwide Powertrain
Systems.
Bachleda joined Federal-Mogul in 1978 and has held information technology
positions in operations and applications management. He has most recently led
the company's project to ensure compliance with year 2000 requirements.
Bachleda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration
from Northwood University, Midland, Michigan.
Ed Kupets - Information Technology Director, Worldwide Aftermarket
Ed Kupets is appointed information technology director, Worldwide
Aftermarket. He will have responsibility for all North American aftermarket
systems, notably, distribution, sales and marketing. He will also coordinate
global information technology support for the Worldwide Aftermarket
operations.
Kupets most recently held the position of information technology director
for aftermarket logistics systems. He joined Federal-Mogul in 1975 and has
held a succession of key positions in information technology.
Kupets earned a Bachelor of Science degree in information and computer
sciences from Point Park College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Larry Smith - Information Technology Director, Technical Services
Larry Smith is appointed information technology director, technical
services. His responsibilities include the strategic planning, development
and integration of the worldwide technical infrastructure to ensure maximum
synergies and performance of the corporate technical environment. He is also
responsible for the establishment of worldwide standards and development of
the common technical environment.
Smith joined Federal-Mogul in 1965 and has held a succession of key
information technology positions in technical services. Smith earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in industrial management from Lawrence
Technological Institute, Southfield, Michigan.
David Mills - Information Technology Executive, Sealing Systems
David Mills is appointed information technology executive, Sealing
Systems. His responsibilities will include all systems strategic planning,
integration, and support for North American Sealing operations. He will also
coordinate global information technology support for Sealing Systems.
Mills joined Federal-Mogul 1996 and has held positions of increasing
responsibility within information technology in the areas of aftermarket
systems, project management, and the Year 2000 project office.
Mills earned a Master of Business Administration degree in management
information systems and a Bachelor of Science degree in financial management
from the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York.
Graham Bruce - Information Technology Executive, European Technical
Services
Graham Bruce is appointed information technology executive, European
Technical Services. Working in conjunction with the corporate function,
Graham has leadership responsibility for the planning, and deployment of
network infrastructures, technical architectures, and computing centers in
support of all Federal-Mogul operations within Europe. He also has specific
responsibility for the operation of the European data center located in
Manchester, England.
Bruce joined T&N in 1969 and has held a succession of information
technology and commercial positions of increasing responsibility. His most
recent position was director, AE Systems which he assumed in 1991.
Clive Johnson - Information Technology Executive, European Aftermarket
Clive Johnson is appointed information technology executive, European
Aftermarket. He will have responsibility for all systems strategic planning,
integration, and support for European Aftermarket operations, including
distribution, sales, and marketing.
Johnson most recently held the position of director and general manager of
AE Systems in Bradford, England, which he assumed in 1994. Johnson has worked
for T&N companies in various information technology capacities since the mid
1970's.
Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science 1st Class Honors degree from the
University of Leeds, Leeds, England.
Huw Pegler - Information Technology Executive, European Sealing Systems
Huw Pegler is appointed information technology executive, European Sealing
Systems. His responsibilities include all systems strategic planning,
integration, and support for European Sealing operations. He will also be
responsible for other information technology functions, including coordination
of European Year 2000 and Economic Monetary Union efforts.
Pegler joined T&N in 1991 and his most recent position was general
manager, group management information services. Prior to joining T&N, he held
various manufacturing and consulting positions with Rolls Royce and Price
Waterhouse.
Pegler earned a 1st Class Honors degree in mechanical engineering from the
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England.
Les Watt - Information Technology Executive, European Powertrain Systems
Les Watt is appointed information technology executive, European
Powertrain Systems. His responsibilities will include all systems strategic
planning, integration, and support for European Powertrain operations.
Watt joined T&N in 1994 and most recently held the position of manager,
information systems for the piston products group. Prior to joining T&N, Watt
worked in a variety of management positions in both information technology and
engineering companies, including SEMA Group, GEC, and IBM.
Watt earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Manchester
Business School, Manchester, England and a Bachelor of Science degree in
electronics from the University of Leeds, Leeds, England.
Kerns also announces the following Information Technology appointments.
Reporting to Kerns:
. John Fleischer - information technology executive, year 2000
. Kathy Johnson - information technology executive, corporate systems
. Steve Paul - information technology executive, manufacturing and
process support systems
. Jeanette Szelong - information technology executive, electronic
commerce and manufacturing systems
Reporting to Kupets:
. Thomas Luttrell - information technology executive, product
management systems
. Robert Muylaert - information technology executive, sales and
marketing systems
John Fleischer - Information Technology Executive, Year 2000
John Fleischer is appointed information technology executive, year 2000.
His responsibilities include the company-wide leadership for the Year 2000
project. In addition, Fleischer will be responsible for the promotion of
project planning and application development methodologies for the company.
Fleischer joined Federal-Mogul 1996 and has held positions within the
distribution and information technology organizations. Prior to joining
Federal-Mogul, Fleischer held various leadership positions in logistics,
product development, and systems management with the United States Army.
Fleischer earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Ohio
State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Princeton
University, Princeton, New Jersey.
Kathy Johnson - Information Technology Executive, Corporate Systems
Kathy Johnson is appointed information technology executive, corporate
systems. Her responsibilities include all systems strategic planning,
integration, and support for Federal-Mogul's human resources, legal, corporate
communications, corporate development, and corporate strategic planning
functions. Additionally, Johnson will lead the organizational development
process for information technology on a worldwide basis.
Johnson joined Federal-Mogul in 1988, and has held positions of increasing
responsibility supporting international distribution systems, and most
recently held the position of account executive, international systems.
Johnson earned a Bachelor of Business Management degree from the
University of Michigan.
Thomas Luttrell - Information Technology Executive, Product Management
Systems
Thomas Luttrell is appointed information technology executive, product
management systems. His responsibilities include the planning, integration,
and support of all product management systems within the North American
Aftermarket operations.
Luttrell joined Federal-Mogul in 1990 and has held positions of increasing
responsibility within information technology. His most recent position was
account executive, product applications.
Luttrell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer information
systems from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan.
Robert Muylaert - Information Technology Executive, Sales and Marketing
Systems
Robert Muylaert is appointed information technology executive, sales and
marketing systems. His responsibilities include the planning, integration,
and support of all sales and marketing systems within the North American
Aftermarket operations.
Muylaert joined Federal-Mogul in 1974 and has held a succession of
leadership positions within information technology. His most recent position
was account executive, sales and marketing.
Muylaert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from
Lawrence Technological Institute, Southfield, Michigan.
Steve Paul - Information Technology Executive, Manufacturing and Process
Support Systems
Steve Paul is appointed information technology executive, manufacturing
and process support systems. His responsibilities include the cross-operating
unit planning and integration of manufacturing systems, including CAD/CAM and
enterprise-wide systems. In addition, Paul will be responsible for supporting
operating unit projects involving the deployment of information technology.
Paul joined Federal-Mogul in 1984 and has held a variety of information
technology leadership positions in Federal-Mogul's manufacturing operations.
His most recent position was account executive, manufacturing and process
support systems.
Paul earned a Master of Science degree in secondary education from Indiana
University and a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.
Jeanette Szelong - Information Technology Executive, Electronic Commerce
and Manufacturing Systems
Jeanette Szelong is appointed information technology executive, electronic
commerce and manufacturing systems. Her responsibilities include all systems
strategic planning, integration, and support for Federal-Mogul's EDI and
electronic commerce activities, manufacturing and quality systems, and
environmental health and safety. She will also have responsibility for
corporate financial systems until an information technology executive is
appointed for that area.
Szelong joined Federal-Mogul 1978 and has held positions of increasing
responsibility within information technology in the areas of distribution,
corporate and EDI systems. Her most recent position was account executive,
electronic commerce.
Szelong earned an Associate of Science degree in computer science from
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan.
Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is a $5 billion
automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to
global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, farm and
industrial markets. The company was founded in 1899. For more information on
Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.
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