CARDONE Industries Appoints Mike Carr as CEO

CARDONE Industries Appoints Mike Carr as CEO

His resume includes 23 years at Johnson Controls in several senior leadership positions and nearly four years at Axalta Coating Systems as president North America and then president Americas.

CARDONE Industries announced the appointment of Mike Carr to the role of CEO, effective immediately.

Carr, a seasoned executive in the automotive aftermarket, brings “a wealth of global experience,” according to Cardone. His resume includes 23 years at Johnson Controls in several senior leadership positions and nearly four years at Axalta Coating Systems as president North America and then president Americas.

Carr’s experience spans many strategic areas, including finance, customer relationships, operations, business growth and employee engagement. He holds a B.S. in Marketing Management from St. Joseph’s University and an MBA from Drexel University.

Carr currently serves on the Board of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.

“I am excited to take on this new opportunity and help pave the way for CARDONE’s successful growth,” Carr said. “CARDONE is a great company with a rich history and promising future, and I look forward to working with the dedicated people here to take the company to the next level.”

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