Aisin Group, one of the largest Tier 1 automotive components manufacturers in the world, has promoted Bob Clark to vice president, North American Aftermarket Sales Division.

Clark, who had been general manager of Aisin’s Aftermarket business, joined the company in 1991. He was later promoted a number of times to his current executive position. He has spent most of his career in the automotive aftermarket business, and worked for both NAPA Auto Parts and Champion Spark Plug Co. from 1971 until 1991.

Clark is responsible for maintaining the company’s overall relationships with customers of Aisin’s numerous aftermarket products, as well as parts distribution and warehousing in North America. He also is responsible for oversight and management of Aisin’s aftermarket offices in Torrance, California, and Dallas and its 38 employees.