Released: 2 November 2022
TI Fluid Systems plc
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Directorate Change
TI Fluid Systems plc (the "Company" and, together with its affiliates, the "Group") is pleased to announce that Alexander De Bock will be joining as Chief Financial Officer of the Group and an Executive Director of the Company by no later than 1 May 2023.
Alexander will be joining the Group from ZF Friedrichshafen AG where he currently serves as CFO and Senior Vice President of ZF's Commercial Vehicle business. Prior to joining ZF, Alexander had been CFO of WABCO Holdings Inc (NYSE: WBC), a publicly listed leading global supplier of vehicle controls systems to the Commercial Vehicle industry. He comes with 16 years of experience in the industry covering a wide range of executive roles, including the head of FP&A, investor relations, group treasurer and merger & acquisitions. Alexander began his career at Arthur Andersen (now Deloitte) as a member of the audit assurance practice and has a Master of Economics from the University of Antwerp, Belgium.
Alexander will succeed Ronald Hundzinski who will be retiring. Ron will remain in his current positions as CFO and Executive Director until Alexander succeeds him.
Hans Dieltjens, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"The Group is grateful to Ron for his many contributions over the past several years working with the team and our key stakeholders to guide the Company through an exceptionally challenging period for the industry."
Tim Cobbold, Chair of the Company, said:
"We look forward to welcoming Alex to the Board and our senior executive team. He brings financial expertise in both public and private sectors along with significant experience in the automotive industry. Alex will play a key role with Hans as they continue progressing the Company's 'Take the Turn' strategy, which leverages the opportunities presented by the automotive industry's transition to electrification."
Enquiries:
TI Fluid Systems plc
Tim Furber
Investor Relations
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About TI Fluid Systems plc
TI Fluid Systems plc (LSE: TIFS) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivery systems primarily for the light duty automotive market. With nearly 100 years of automotive fluid systems experience, TI Fluid Systems has manufacturing facilities in 104 manufacturing locations across 29 countries serving all major global OEMs.