Continental Battery Systems, a national distributor of aftermarket batteries, has named Mike Harris as chief executive officer, the company said.
Harris succeeds Chris Alberta, who will transition to executive chairman of the board and continue to support the company’s strategy.
Harris most recently served as president of FleetPride, the largest independent distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket parts and service solutions in the United States. At FleetPride, he led initiatives focused on operational performance, customer experience, supply-chain execution and organizational alignment across a national distribution network, the company said.
Founded in 1932, Continental Battery Systems operates a wholly owned, integrated distribution and recycling network serving automotive, commercial and specialty markets, including golf, marine, RV and energy storage. The company said it has spent the past two years completing integration and stabilization efforts and is now focused on improving operating performance and commercial execution across its national footprint.
Continental Battery Systems is backed by private equity firm H.I.G. Capital.
The company said the leadership transition is effective immediately.
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