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The announcement was made by David Mestdagh, Director North American Aftermarket Operations, who notes, “Mr. McGonagle has a very impressive list of accomplishments and brings nearly 25 years of sales and product management experience, as well as technical expertise to Continental. We look forward to his contribution and are delighted to have him on our team.”
Before joining Continental, McGonagle spent 10 years as Business Development Manager for ZF Services North America (Vernon Hills, Ill.), during which time he helped create new business opportunities and implemented programs in the retail, program group and WD channels. Prior to ZF Services, McGonagle served Brembo Racing (Mooresville, NC) as their NASCAR and Sportscar Technical Sales Director, working directly with race teams to develop and improve vehicle braking systems. He also served Sachs North America (Westlake, OH) as Manager of Product Development and Dorman Products (Colmar, PA) as Product Line Manager.
McGonagle holds BS Mechanical Engineering from Widener University. He will be based out of the Allentown headquarters and lives in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
With sales of €30.5 billion in 2011, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 167,000 employees in 46 countries.
The Automotive Group with its three divisions Chassis & Safety (sales of approximately €6.5 billion in 2011, 33,000 employees), Powertrain (sales of approximately €5.8 billion in 2011, 31,000 employees) and Interior (sales of approximately €6.1 billion in 2011, 32,000 employees) achieved sales of approximately €18.5 billion in 2011. The Automotive Group is present in more than 170 locations worldwide. As a partner of the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, it develops and produces innovative products and systems for a modern automotive future, in which cars provide individual mobility and driving pleasure consistent with driving safety, environmental responsibility and cost- efficiency.
Within the Continental Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE and Barum the Business Unit offers electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer.
