LISLE, Ill., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today
announced that Friedrich Baumann has
been named president of Aftersales, a new role at the company.
Additionally, Baumann will continue to be Navistar's TRATON
alliance liaison. Previously, Baumann was the company's senior vice
president, Strategy and Planning.
The new Aftersales business will manage every facet of the
business after the sale of the truck, including oversight of parts
and service, Uptime, warranty and dealer development. Aftersales
continues to be a critical aspect of the value chain for Navistar,
and this enhanced alignment of multiple critical functions will
drive improved customer Uptime.
"Friedrich brings an unparalleled, rich set of experiences to
lead Navistar's new Aftersales business," said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and chief
executive officer. "In this role he will transform our dealer and
service network into an industry leader. Additionally, Friedrich
will continue to oversee the company's alliance with TRATON, which
has already achieved significant savings through the Procurement JV
and will deliver heightened levels of vertical integration as we
leverage our global partners."
"I am eager to lead Navistar's new Aftersales business unit with
the specific goal of leading the industry in terms of customer
Uptime and dealer performance," said Baumann. "Aftersales is not
only a critical element in surpassing customers' expectations in
terms of Uptime, but also a driver of revenue growth for both the
company and our dealer network."
Baumann joined Navistar in April of 2018 as senior vice
president, Strategy and Planning, after a 24-year career at Daimler
Trucks, including the last six years as senior vice president of
Daimler Trucks North America's aftermarket business.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation
(NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates
produce International® brand commercial and military
trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand
school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and
diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at
www.Navistar.com.
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