TI Fluid Systems announced three executive level appointments as Hans Dieltjens assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2021. Hans will succeed William L. Kozyra, who will retire on 1 October 2021 and step down from the Board of Directors. Hans will assume this leadership role at a strategically important time for the Company as it is accelerating its electric vehicle strategy success and reinforcing its position as a leading provider of thermal solutions for the automotive industry. Hans holds a master's degree in Electro/Mechanical Engineering with 25 years of automotive experience in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Hans joined TI Fluid Systems in 1996 where he gained broad commercial and operational experience through his divisional leadership positions. Among his successes, Hans led the Global Fuel Tank and Delivery Systems Division in developing and manufacturing products that enhance vehicle performance and safety while exceeding strict emissions regulations to preserve the environment. Earlier this year, Hans was appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer in preparation for his ultimate succession to President and Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2021. TI Fluid Systems is also further expanding its Executive Committee with the appointment of Stephanie Jett as Chief Commercial Officer, Johannes Helmich as Chief Technology Officer and Mark Sullivan as Chief Operating Officer. Stephanie Jett will join the Company on 1 October 2021 in the role of Chief Commercial Officer and will be based at the Company's Corporate Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Stephanie brings 20 years of automotive industry experience to the position and has worked in various senior level commercial roles at Valeo, Visteon, Metaldyne, and most recently as Global Senior Vice President of Sales for Autoliv. Stephanie will be responsible for sales and commercial activities, which include an increased focus on the Company's electric vehicle product portfolio. Johannes Helmich joined the Company on 1 September 2021 as Chief Technology Officer and is based at the Company's leading technology center in Rastatt, Germany. Johannes will play a crucial role in the design and development of TI Fluid Systems' product portfolio, with a specific focus on accelerating the Company's electric vehicle product development as part of its Fluid Evolution strategy. Johannes has more than 25 years of engineering experience, having worked in various high-level executive positions at international Tier 1 automotive suppliers, such as Magna, Brose, Bosch, and Valeo.
TI Fluid Systems plc is a United Kingdom-based company, which is a manufacturer of engineered automotive fluid storage, carrying, delivery and thermal management systems for light vehicles. The Company operates through two segments: Fluid Carrying Systems (FCS) and Fuel Tank and Delivery Systems (FTDS). The FCS segment manufactures brake and fuel lines and bundles, thermal management fluid systems including hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV), heating and cooling lines, powertrain components and quick connectors. The FTDS segment produces fuel tank systems and pumps and module fuel delivery systems, including HEV pressure-resistant fuel tanks. FTDS products include plastic fuel tanks, filler pipes, pumps and modules and level sensors. Its geographic sub-divisions, include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. It has manufacturing facilities near original equipment manufacturer (OEM) assembly plants in over 98 locations across 28 countries.