Dana Elects CEO James Kamsickas Chairman
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Dana Inc. appointed CEO and President James Kamsickas to the additional post of chairman.
Keith Wandell, who has served on Dana’s board since July 2008 and as nonexecutive chairman since September 2016, will continue on the board as lead independent director. Wandell had served as chairman, president and CEO of Harley-Davidson Inc.
James Kamsickas by Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics
Speaking on behalf of the board of directors, Wandell said in a release, “In the four-plus years that Jim Kamsickas has led Dana, the company has moved strategically, technologically and geographically to position itself to thrive as the mobility industry enters a new era of innovation.
"Jim has the ability to drive the company’s enterprise strategy forward by focusing on our customers’ evolving needs as they meet the challenges of an industry in transition.”
Kamsickas said Dana has a leading position in vehicle electrification.
“Dana will continue to support the shift toward clean energy with innovative technology and comprehensive solutions that improve vehicle efficiency and eliminate emissions. I look forward to continuing to work with our board, customers, suppliers and the 36,000 women and men of Dana around the world as we embark on this fourth industrial revolution,” Kamsickas said.
At the same time, the company expanded the board to nine directors and enhanced its technology acumen by adding Bridget Karlin, chief technology officer and vice president of IBM global technology services. — Transport Topics
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