Robert Bosch LLC has announced that Douglas Arnold will join the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Division North America as vice president, independent aftermarket sales. He will be located in the Broadview, Illinois, office, reporting directly to Enrico Manuele, regional president, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket North America. The appointment will be effective August 15, 2016.

Arnold brings over 15 years of experience to Bosch in national brand and private label sales and sales management across a range of distribution channels. Most recently he served as vice president of traditional sales for Dorman Products Inc., where he successfully developed operating plans and set team, pricing and program strategies supporting both national accounts and traditional aftermarket business.

“Doug possesses the key skills and experience to help lead the Bosch independent aftermarket sales team to even higher levels of performance and success,” said Enrico Manuele, regional president, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket North America. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome him to Bosch.”