TROY, Mich.—Dayco L.L.C. has named Joel Wiegert as its new CEO.
Wiegert replaces Nick Orlando, who joined the company as CEO in December 2016 and left recently.
Prior to joining Dayco, Wiegert spent 16 years for U.S. automotive parts supplier BorgWarner, where he most recently served as president and general manager of BorgWarner Morse Systems. He also worked for drivetrain, sealing, and thermal-management specialist Dana Corp. for seven years, where he held engineering and sales positions.
"Joel's outstanding leadership skills, along with his strong track record of success, made him the outstanding candidate for the role," said Stephan Kessel, chairman of the board of managers.