Denso Executive to Participate Future of Automotive Panel

Automotive and transportation leaders will gather at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars to discuss the future of auto manufacturing on August Aug. 1. Denso will also sponsor this year’s event.

Published: July 31, 2017

Automotive and transportation leaders will gather at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars to discuss the future of auto manufacturing on August Aug. 1. Denso will also sponsor this year’s event.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. till noon at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Mich.

Denise Carlson, vice president of Denso North American Production, will be participating in the panel, “The North American Market: Sales and Production Footprint.” The panel will focus on navigating manufacturing and sales strategies in a future of connected vehicles. Carlson will discuss a looming paradigm shift impacting production and sales, and the potential impact on automakers and suppliers across the continent.

TBC Corp. names COO for TBC Brands, TBC International

Bill Schafer brings 30 years of experience from Michelin, where he held various leadership roles during his tenure.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 7, 2024

TBC Corporation appointed Bill Schafer to the role of chief operating officer for TBC Brands and TBC International. Schafer will report directly to TBC Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Don Byrd, and will oversee all TBC Brands and TBC International sales initiatives, including customer service, commercial tire sales, equipment and non-tire sales, and operations, according to TBC.