Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is pleased to announce that Paolo Pierangelo has joined the company as its new Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Craig Frohock, and joining the Dayco Executive Leadership Team.

Paolo is an established commercial leader with global experience in public and private companies across multiple business segments. He therefore brings with him considerable understanding of both the automotive aftermarket and original equipment channels, as well as how to drive strategic growth through a ‘customer first’ mindset.

Paolo joins Dayco from Prima Industrie S.P.A. where he was the Vice President, Global Service & Aftermarket. Prior to this he worked with Fiat, CNH Industrial. He also earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Università degli Studi dell'Aquila and an Executive MBA from ESCP Business School.

Paolo is local to Turin, Italy, and will be based out of the Dayco Ivrea office, where he will lead the company’s global Commercial Centre of Excellence, supporting all Dayco’s Aftermarket and Belts business units.