Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has appointed Andy Poorman as the company’s new Head of Sales for North America Aftermarket. 

Poorman joins Dayco from Wolo Manufacturing where he served as VP of Sales and helped drive record sales numbers.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Dayco’s team with a career steeped in not only sales but planning, marketing, product management, sourcing, and quality, having worked with a number of companies within the automotive aftermarket arena.

Reporting directly to Audrey Harling, VP & Managing Director, North America Aftermarket and Global Strategy, Poorman will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to achieve sales targets, enhance relationships with channel partners, and identify portfolio growth opportunities in Dayco’s key markets – light vehicle, heavy-duty, powersports and industrial – across both the U.S. and Canada.

Poorman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management and a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Akron.

Active in professional organizations such as the Aftermarket Sales Council, Poorman and his wife currently reside near Chicago.

For more information on Dayco’s North American aftermarket initiatives, please visit na.daycoaftermarket.com.

About Dayco

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture and industrial applications. Through its expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles. Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive systems allow the company to equip all customer applications around the world, with the most effective drive systems to meet performance requirements. Dayco’s world class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need. Dayco accomplishes this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and acts like an owner. Dayco has more than 30 locations in 20 countries and over 1,900 associates.

For more information about Dayco, visit the company’s website at www.na.daycoaftermarket.com.