RealTruck Hires John Thomas as General Manager of Original Equipment
Thomas brings over 25 years of industry experience to strengthen the company’s position in the OE market & lead global efforts…
RealTruck—a global aftermarket product and accessory brand and a digital destination for truck, Jeep, Bronco and off-road enthusiasts—announced John Thomas as the new general manager of original equipment (OE). The company says that Thomas is a proven and experienced leader who will continue to build RealTruck’s momentum in the OE space and guide it both commercially and operationally into a world-class supplier to OEM partners.
“We are thrilled to welcome John Thomas to the RealTruck team as our new general manager of original equipment,” said RealTruck CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl. “His deep industry knowledge and track record of driving growth and innovation make him the perfect fit for this position. John will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company as we continue to expand our OE capabilities.”
Thomas brings more than 25 years of experience in the OEM and aftermarket automotive industry, where he has led, grown and transformed organizations and has built and developed high-performing teams that delivered strong growth and profitability, according to company officials in a press release. Passionate about cultural transformation, Thomas focuses on aligning vision and strategy with hands-on leadership, coaching and motivation to drive lasting organizational success.
Experience To Meet Evolving Needs of OEM Customers
RealTruck says that Thomas is uniquely positioned to deliver value across its business, leveraging his expertise to elevate the brand, drive business growth, integrate its recent acquisition with Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI), and ensure all aspects of RealTruck’s operations meet the evolving needs of its OEM customers.
“I’m excited to join the RealTruck team and looking forward to working cross-functionally to build on the company’s tradition of growth and build upon its leadership position,” said Thomas. “I intend to leverage all that is special about RealTruck—the history, production footprint, values, culture and foundation—to create value for its OE customers while accelerating business aspirations. My ultimate goal is to partner with the global RealTruck team to become a transformational catalyst, positioning RealTruck to win with the OEMs.”
In recent years, Thomas served as global chief revenue and marketing officer of Ampure Charging Systems, chief executive officer of Advanced Automotive Advisors LLC, and chief operating officer of Autel Energy. Throughout his career, he has fostered a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style that empowers individuals and drives collective success, noted the press release. His experience has equipped him to unite teams from diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives around shared goals and a common vision.
