MEMA OE Suppliers selects new Board leadership

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—MEMA, the association for original vehicle equipment suppliers, has named Martin Fischer as its next chairman moving into 2024.

Fischer takes the helm at the board at MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, hailing from ZF North America Inc.

In addition, seven other officers also were named to MEMA's board of directors, all posts that became effective Jan. 24.

John Coll, senior vice president of global marketing sales and services with Allison Transmission, has been elected vice chairman.

Along with Fischer and Coll, the 2024 executive committee will be rounded out by Matt Joy, vice chairman (president and CEO of Hendrickson); Jon Husby, past chairman (president and CEO, ADAC Automotive); Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA; and Julie Fream, president and CEO of MEMA OE Suppliers.

MEMA stated Jan. 24 that the "combined experience of the board members positions MEMA OE Suppliers to represent the needs of all vehicle OE suppliers."

"The 2024 MEMA OE Suppliers board embodies a diverse and dynamic assembly of industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and knowledge to the organization," the organization stated.

MEMA OE Suppliers thanked Husby for his leadership and focus during a trying time with the pandemic.

"His contributions played a vital role in shaping MEMA OE Suppliers' future direction," the group said.

The remainder of the MEMA OE Suppliers Board of Directors includes (an asterisk indicated newly elected):

Collin Shaw, chief commercial vehicle officer, MEMA; and chief operating officer, MEMA OE Suppliers (ex officio);

• Mike Alcala, president and CEO, GNS North America;
• Mary Buchzeiger, CEO, Lucerne International Inc.;
• Pat D'Eramo, president and CEO, Martinrea International Inc.;
• Ronald E. Hall Jr., president and CEO, Bridgewater Interiors L.L.C.;
• Jeremy Holt, president, Amsted Automotive;
• Ken Hopkins, president and CEO, Neapco Inc.;
• Kent Jones, president, SAF-Holland;
• Donna Kuhr, president, CEO and owner, PTM Corp.;
• Pamela Larson, president and general manager, AutoForm Engineering USA Inc.;
• Robert Lee, president North America, LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc.;
• Matthew Link, president and co-owner, Link Engineering Co.;
• Emily Poladian, president, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions-Americas;
• Ray Scott, president and CEO, Lear Corp.;
• Sandy Stojkovski, CEO North America, Vitesco Technologies*;
• Cate Strumbos, CEO, board chair and owner, Alpha USA*;
• Paul Thomas, president of mobility for the Americas region, Bosch*; and
• Katsutoshi Uno, chairman and CEO, Hirotec America;

MEMA Original Equipment Supplier members design and manufacture OE systems and technologies that make up two-thirds of the value of every vehicle.

It has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904, with more than 1,000 members today.

MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C.