Transtar Industries LLC, an integrated portfolio of companies that manufactures and globally distributes automotive aftermarket products and solutions, has named Neil Sethi as Chief Executive Officer.
Sethi returned to Transtar in 2017 as President and COO, having previously held a variety of leadership positions with Transtar, including president of the company.
Monte Ahuja, Executive Chairman of Transtar’s Board of Directors, founded the company in 1975. He reacquired a significant share in the company in 2017, in partnership with a well-regarded financial institution. “Neil is an industry veteran with a proven track record,” Ahuja, says. “With the strong growth and positive traction the company has shown over the last several months, I am confident that the timing is right for this transition.”
"I am very pleased to take on this role,” Sethi says. “The opportunities ahead are very exciting for the entire Transtar team.”
Sethi has worked with many of the Transtar associates for decades and says that they share the same philosophy of excellence in business. “It is my honor to serve alongside a well-respected leadership team comprised of accomplished individuals who are intent on serving customers with excellence.”
“This philosophy drives us to continually improve the way we do business,” Sethi concludes. “We are making investments in every area of our business and are well-positioned for future growth and expansion.”
For more information about the Transtar Leadership Team, visit Transtar1.com/leaders.
Transtar Holding Company is an integrated and diverse portfolio of companies and brands offering customer service, distribution, and manufacturing/remanufacturing of aftermarket automotive products. Founded in 1975, the Transtar portfolio has approximately 1,800 employees and a distribution network of approximately 80 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also has an international division that serves a global network of aftermarket automotive distributors in more than 80 countries. Transtar Distribution is a leader in transmission and driveline excellence, including automatic and standard transmission units, rebuilder kits and components, Recon™ remanufactured torque converters, and other driveline solutions. Transtar Autobody Technologies is a leading value-based provider of body shop solutions in the automotive aftermarket. Nickels Performance distributes performance and racing parts in the performance sector. Alma Products is a manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive components and assemblies for OE, commercial, industrial, and aftermarket customers.
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