Navistar International Corp. said it has appointed Bill Kozek as president of its North America truck and parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to Navistar’s chief operating officer last month.
Kozek, 50, joins Navistar following a 26-year career at Paccar Inc., where he most recently served as vice president and general manager of Peterbilt Motors Co.
“Bill is a recognized and respected leader in the North American truck industry, having successfully run both the Peterbilt and Kenworth truck divisions during his career,” said Navistar CEO Troy Clarke.
“We look forward to the new perspectives and expanded strategic thinking he will bring to our core North America truck and parts business,” Clarke said in a statement.
Kozek was Peterbilt’s general manager since January 2012, when he was responsible for Peterbilt’s U.S. and Canadian operations. He held the same position at Paccar’s Kenworth Truck Co. unit.
Update: Peterbilt’s new general manager is Darrin Siver, who has been general manager of Paccar Inc.’s part business. Peterbilt spokesman Todd Acker said Tuesday that Siver is already working in his new job.
Kozek served as vice president of Paccar China in 2011, when he was responsible for purchasing and business development.
Kozek will report to Allen and serve on the company’s senior leadership team.
“I have known Bill for many years, and I am thrilled to have a person of his character and industry expertise join our team,” Allen said in a statement.
“His tremendous experience and capabilities, combined with his winning management style, make him the right person to drive our truck and parts business back to the market-leading position in North America,” Allen said.
