The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) has appointed Marc D’Alessandro and Alexandre Roman to its executive committee. These appointments bring extensive technical expertise in brake product management and application engineering to the council’s leadership team. Both executives will play a central role in driving industry standards and safety initiatives.
Highlights
- Marc D’Alessandro of Winhere Brake Parts joins the BMC executive committee.
- Alexandre Roman of Fras-le North America appointed to the leadership team.
- New members bring a combined 35 years of global engineering experience.
- The council focuses on advocacy and education within the braking sector.
Executive Committee Appointments
Marc D’Alessandro serves as the director of product management at Winhere Brake Parts, Inc. He possesses over 15 years of experience in sales, technical support, and product development. His work focuses on strategic initiatives within the automotive aftermarket.
Alexandre Roman is the project management office and application engineering manager at Fras-le Mobility North America. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in friction materials and braking systems. His professional background includes engineering leadership roles in Brazil and China.
Strategic Industry Impact
The Brake Manufacturers Council serves as a dedicated advocate for the braking industry. These appointments strengthen the council’s ability to address technical challenges in the evolving mobility landscape. Ben Brucato, vice president of membership at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, noted that their leadership will help unite industry stakeholders.
The BMC operates as part of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. The organization supports the following areas:
- Industry Advocacy: Representing supplier interests in regulatory discussions.
- Technical Standards: Advancing safety and quality benchmarks for braking systems.
- Professional Education: Providing resources for members regarding market innovations.
About the Organizations
Founded in 1973, the BMC became an operating council of MEMA in 2010. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers represents companies across the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. The association supports a manufacturing industry responsible for over 900,000 jobs in the United States. Further details on member activities and industry resources are available at mema.org.
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