What Happened?
Huntersville, NC-based American Tire Distributors has appointed Anthony Vaden as Chief Information Officer.
About the Company
Through decades of acquisitions and steady growth, ATD has emerged as the nations premier tire distributor. We serve customers from over 100 distribution centers across the United States, with nearly 10 million square feet of inventory supported by a rapid delivery network, a field of dedicated sales specialists, an industry-leading technology platform, state-of-the-art logistics and a variety of marketing support programs – all combining to help tire and automotive service retailers succeed in a increasingly competitive marketplace. ATD continues to grow our presence to the north by recently expanding into Canada. Through our Canadian subsidiary, ATD now has over 20 distribution centers and counting to serve the needs of our customers across multiple provinces. Even as ATD continues to move ahead as an industry leader, we remain focused on the personal service and the principles that have guided us from the day we first opened our doors in 1935. We understand the challenges our customers face. We look at each day as a new opportunity to show our strengths and prove our value. We are dedicated to arming our customers with the tools, resources and opportunities to move Miles Ahead. American Tire Distributors employs over 3,000 employees across its nationwide distribution center network, including over 300 people in its Charlotte-area field support center, distribution center and regional hub.
About the Person
Tony Vaden joins ABC Supply from American Tire Distributors (ATD) where he had been chief information officer. ATD is the largest tire and wheel distributor serving retail tire dealers in the United States and Canada. Previously, Vaden had held senior technology positions at Solectron (now a subsidiary of Flextronics), Dell Inc., and AMP (now TE Connectivity, Ltd.). Vaden is an award-winning veteran of the information technology industry, and he will oversee all aspects of the information technology systems that support the company’s computing needs.
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