WIXOM, Mich. – TRW, a global leader in automotive safety systems, has announced the appointment of David Mestdagh as vice president, TRW Automotive Aftermarket, North America. 
TRW says the addition of Mestdagh to the team further strengthens the company’s position as it continues to roll out its Corner Module (braking, steering & suspension parts and systems), into the North American aftermarket.
Mestdagh, who holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Michigan, joins TRW from Continental Automotive, where he served as the general manager of NAFTA Aftermarket Operations. Prior to joining Continental, he held various positions of increasing responsibility in aftermarket sales management for both Visteon and Federal-Mogul.
“With a strong track record of delivering excellent business results, David is the right person to continue the success story of TRW’s aftermarket activities in North America," said Alex Ashmore, global vice president and general manager, TRW Automotive Aftermarket. "This move demonstrates our commitment to further developing our IAM activities in the region, and to the wider industry as a whole.”
Mestdagh added, “I’m proud to be joining such a forward-thinking, global business. TRW continues to grow and develop in an exciting direction. I’m looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”
Mestdagh will be based in Wixom, Mich., and will report to Ashmore.
