Chris Battershell has been appointed Vice President Aftermarket Region North America at ZF, effective immediately. Based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Battershell will oversee ZF Aftermarket operations across nine sites in the U.S. and Mexico, managing the ZF, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, TRW, and WABCO brands.
Battershell joins ZF from Mahle GbH, where he served as Head of Filtration and Thermal Solutions, Aftermarket North America. He holds a marketing degree from Michigan State University, and during his 22-year tenure at Tenneco/DRiV, he held leadership roles in marketing, sales, and product management.
"I am honored to lead this talented team and eager to drive ZF Aftermarket's growth and innovation forward," Battershell said. "With our powerhouse portfolio of trusted brands and an unwavering commitment to OE-quality products, services, and digital solutions, we will continue to deliver unparalleled value to customers across the passenger car, commercial vehicle, and industrial market segments."
