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NEXUS Automotive International announced the appointment of Palle Willumsen as senior vice president of business development, effective March 16, 2026. Willumsen will lead business development efforts to support NEXUS’ market position and strengthen partnerships with major industry stakeholders. He will be responsible for executing NEXUS’ strategic objectives and ensuring continued growth.
Industry experience
Willumsen has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, holding senior positions across sales, marketing and general management. He began his career as a sales manager and later advanced to senior leadership roles including vice president of sales and marketing and general manager.
His extensive experience reflects his knowledge of the automotive sector and leadership capabilities. His commercial and strategic track record supports his new role at NEXUS Automotive International.
Executive comments
“We’re thrilled to welcome Palle to lead our business development. His deep understanding of
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link hidden, please login to view and to work with such a dynamic and forward-thinking community,” said Willumsen. “Having spent many years in the automotive aftermarket, I truly value the power of strong partnerships and collaboration. I look forward to working closely with the NEXUS team, members and suppliers to drive growth and create new opportunities.” The post
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link hidden, please login to view is announcing the appointment of Tim Cox as NMG executive vice president of supply chain, effective Feb. 9. In this role, Cox will lead NMG’s end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations, reporting directly to President Scott Weinstein. Cox brings more than 35 years of experience across retail and wholesale merchandising, inventory management and operations. He has a strong record of building scalable, high-performing supply chain organizations in complex and fast-growing environments, NMG said.
Most recently, Cox served as vice president of supply chain & inventory management at M&D Distributors. He oversaw purchasing, inventory, category management, vendor strategy, and acquisition integrations across a multi-hub distribution network.
XL Parts / The Parts House Leadership Roles
Prior to M&D, he spent more than a decade with XL Parts / The Parts House in progressively senior leadership roles, including vice president of supply chain and vice president of inventory management. During his tenure, Cox played a key role in doubling the size of the business through acquisitions, building category management capabilities, improving service levels, driving margin expansion, and professionalizing purchasing and inventory processes across hundreds of locations.
“Tim is a proven supply chain leader with deep operational expertise and a thoughtful, people-first leadership style,” said Scott Weinstein, president of NMG. “His experience building scalable organizations and strengthening complex networks will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our supply chain capabilities and support NMG’s long-term growth.”
Focus on Continuous Improvement and Talent Development
Cox is widely recognized for his focus on continuous improvement, talent development, and building positive, performance-driven cultures—values that align closely with
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link hidden, please login to view has hired Jeremy Whiting as director of business development, supporting the East Coast and Southeast distributor territories. He will be based in Jacksonville, Florida. Whiting brings more than 15 years of experience in the heavy-duty industry and a multigenerational connection to the aftermarket. His role will focus on aftermarket distribution support, distributor engagement and supplier strategies across the two regions.
Role and Territory Coverage
Whiting will work with distributors across the East Coast and Southeast to strengthen regional coverage and support growth initiatives. His responsibilities include account development, network alignment and coordination around
link hidden, please login to view’s IMPACT Conference and related programs. “I’ve been attending the IMPACT Conference for several years, and the culture of this organization always stood out,” Whiting said. “VIPAR Heavy Duty feels like a family business. When the opportunity appeared, it felt like the right next step at this point in my life and career.”
Background and Industry Experience
Whiting began his career as an account manager for J.B. Hunt. In 2013, he joined his family’s business, Brookline Machine Company Inc., a long-standing member of the Power Heavy Duty network.
“Some of my earliest memories are going to truck shows and visiting Brookline as a kid,” said Whiting, reflecting on his history in the heavy duty industry. “I can’t imagine being anywhere else.”
At Brookline Machine, Whiting progressed from inside sales/shop tech to operations manager. He managed $3 million in inventory across five branch locations in four states and led development and implementation of the company’s first e-commerce platform.
Distribution Strategy and Network Alignment
Whiting later expanded his industry experience at Neapco, a driveline supplier. As a regional sales manager, he managed distributor relationships and revenue operations across the East Coast and Southeast U.S., organized customer support efforts, managed rep agencies and oversaw VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference participation.
Whiting notes that his transition comes with an advantage—he is already familiar with many distributors across his territory, including those he supported through Neapco and contacts from Brookline Machine. “I’ll be walking into meetings with people I’ve known for years,” he said. “It makes the transition feel natural.”
Leadership Transition
Whiting fills the position held by Dick Croft, who has served as a director of business development since 2001 and will retire Jan. 31, 2026. The transition supports continuity in distributor relations and regional coverage for the VIPAR Heavy Duty network.
“Jeremy’s extensive experience in the heavy duty aftermarket, combined with his deep understanding of distributor operations, makes him a strong fit for VIPAR Heavy Duty’s culture,” said Joe Meyer, vice president of business development. “He brings a relationship-driven approach, and we are confident Jeremy will seamlessly support our East Coast and Southeast territories.”
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Highlights of this report include:
The development of additional powertrain-neutral safety and electrical products for the vehicles of today and tomorrow, including battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles Enhancement to its social programs including an additional focus on employee training and development initiatives Alignment of SMP’s commitment to standardized sustainability reporting with global applicable laws and regulations Reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions working towards SMP’s stated goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 The post
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