Bill Westerman Named CEO of Driven Distribution Group by Oridian Capital Partners

Driven Distribution Group (DDG)—a warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket hard parts, consumables and accessories—has announced the appointment of Bill Westerman as its new CEO. DDG is supported by Oridian Capital Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., company officials stated in a press release.

Westerman has been serving as acting CEO since February and, during that time, has developed a strong connection with the team, its culture, and the company’s long-term vision for growth. As the transition progressed, DDG says it became increasingly clear that his leadership experience, operational expertise and people-first approach made him the ideal leader to guide the company into its next chapter.

Westerman Brings 30 Years of Automotive Leadership Experience

Westerman brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the automotive, manufacturing, transportation and aftermarket sectors. His career includes leadership roles with Volvo Trucks North America in engineering, sales and marketing, and manufacturing, followed by plant leadership with Tenneco Automotive supporting major North American vehicle manufacturers.

In 2004, Westerman joined Genuine Parts Company, where he served as a division president for 12 years before being promoted to chief operating officer for NAPA Auto Parts. Most recently, he served as CEO and board member of Road Tested Parts. Over the past year, Bill has also served as an independent board member for Driven Distribution Group.

“We are truly excited to have someone with the experience and capabilities that Bill brings to the DDG organization. He has quickly made a positive impact during his transition from board member to CEO, and we are pleased that he has agreed to accept the role on a full-time basis,” said Scott Gibaratz, partner, Oridian Capital Partners.