14th September 2005 - Robert Pitt to Lead Sales Effort for Affinia Canada

Robert Pitt has accepted a promotion in Affinia to the position of Vice President, CRM Branded Sales, Canada, effective September 9, 2005.

“Robert is a remarkable and valuable member of our Affinia team,” said John Washbish, President, Customer Relationship Team for Affinia.  “With innate sales savvy and a keen business sense, Robert will thrive in his new role.  He understands our business, the needs of our customers and knows how to get the job done successfully.”

Pitt will lead Canadian efforts to further Affinia’s move from a product-centric to a customer-centric organization. He will oversee all sales efforts and coordinate marketing activities for our own brands in the Canadian marketplace.

Pitt joined Affinia Canada in 2000 as Uni-Select Account Manager, promoted in 2003 to National Sales Manager – Branded Products (Canada).  He has an extensive career in sales, working at David Brown Radicon as North American Sales Manager, and joining Federal Mogul in 1993, where he served in a variety of roles in sales and product development, including the position on Director of Sales.

Affinia Group Inc. is a global supplier of top quality automotive components for under hood and under vehicle applications.  In North America the Affinia family of brands includes Wix filters, Raybestos and Aimco brake products, and McQuay-Norris and Spicer chassis parts.  South American and European brands include Nakata, Urba and Quinton Hazell.  Affinia has operations in 17 countries and over 13,000 people dedicated to keeping the world’s wheels turning.  For more information, visit www.affiniagroup.com.

Source: Affinia Group Press Release