Marine
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Announces New President and CEO
Scott Patrohay, President and CEO of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD) the past five years, has been selected Distributor Principal, effective January 2008, of a new Cummins distributor joint venture that will serve a portion of the northeastern United States. Mr. Patrohay will be replaced by Alex M. Savelli, a member of the management team at Cummins Power Generation.
Alex Savelli, Managing Director – Energy Solutions and Rental Business at Cummins Power Generation, assumes his new role at CMD effective 1 November, 2007. Savelli, who earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Sao Paulo - Polytechnic Engineering School and his MBA from the University of Michigan, joined Cummins Engine Business in 1994 holding various Marketing and Sales roles both in the US and Europe, prior to moving to the Company's Power Generation business in 2004. He has been in his current role since September 2005.
“This planned transition will be very exciting for CMD and the Cummins distribution channel,” said Jim Kelly, VP and President – Engine Business - Cummins Inc. “Alex will bring a wealth of global management experience to CMD and Scott will be a great addition to our team of distributors in North America. We are extremely pleased with these positive changes and proud of both of these individuals and their accomplishments.”
The accolades were echoed by Patrick C. Mackey, President of Mercury Marine. “Scott has done an outstanding job at the helm of CMD since its inception and has presided over impressive growth and success,” said Mr. Mackey, “He is very deserving of this opportunity to become a Distributor Principal for Cummins. Additionally, Alex's credentials and experiences are perfect for this new role, and we are confident that CMD will continue to succeed under his leadership.”
Mr. Patrohay expressed appreciation for his former and current opportunities. “Becoming a Distributor Principal for Cummins is a dream come true for me and my family,” said Patrohay. “I am very proud of the CMD team and what they have accomplished, but I am ready for this exciting new challenge.”
About Cummins MerCruiser Diesel
Based in Charleston, South Carolina (USA), Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is responsible for designing, manufacturing and providing reliable after-sales support worldwide for marine products. It offers a broad range of power, with available ratings from 115-715HP for recreational applications and 77-588HP for commercial use. Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is a joint venture between Cummins, Inc. and Mercury Marine and can be found on the Internet at www.cmdmarine.com.
For further information, contact Ted Varner (CMD Communications Manager) at 843-745-1586 or ted.varner@cummins.com.
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