Iochpe-Maxion SA, a global leader in automotive wheel production and a prominent producer of automotive structural components in the Americas, has announced that Pieter Klinkers, currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maxion Wheels, will assume the role of President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion SA. He will replace Marcos Oliveira, who will step down after completing his term as part of the company’s leadership succession plan. This change will take effect on April 16, 2025.
Klinkers brings over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. Having spent 10 years at Michelin, he joined Hayes Lemmerz Inc. in 2005, a company later acquired by Iochpe-Maxion. Since 2015, he has been leading the company’s global wheels division.
Mark Gerardts, currently Business Unit President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), will succeed Klinkers as CEO of Maxion Wheels. Gerardts, who joined the company in 2015, has held various roles with growing responsibilities.
Oliveira has been nominated by the Iochpe-Maxion Board of Directors to stand for election at the upcoming general shareholders’ meeting on April 16, 2025. The company is confident in the smooth and efficient transition, ensuring continuity in leadership and operations.
Iochpe-Maxion (“Maxion” or “the Company”) is a global leader in automotive wheel production and a prominent manufacturer of automotive structural components across the Americas. The multi-national automotive supplier (B3:MYPK3) is publicly traded on the Brazilian stock exchange, B3.
It operates 33 manufacturing facilities across 14 countries and employs approximately 17,000 individuals. This extensive network enables Maxion to meet the quality, competitiveness, and delivery standards required by its customers worldwide.
Maxion operates its core business through Maxion Wheels and Maxion Structural Components. Maxion Wheels produces a wide range of wheels for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and trailers, and specialty vehicle applications. Maxion Structural Components produces side rails, crossmembers, and assembled chassis for commercial vehicles, as well as structural assemblies for passenger vehicles.
