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Huntersville, NC-based American Tire Distributors has Appointed Liam Durbin 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
WilLiam “Liam” Durbin has more than 20 years of leadership experience with both Fortune 500 companies and as a naval officer. In 2011, Durbin left his most recent role as chief information officer at Heinz North America to focus on his small business, E-ponies.com. Through the insightful application of technology, E-ponies.com has doubled in annual revenue in the past twelve months. In a business not known for technology, E-ponies.com has chosen technology as a differentiator. Specifically, E-ponies.com has brought mobile apps, social media, RSS, cloud advertising and marketing, and extensive automation to horse racing enthusiasts. Durbin also consults for small businesses and does pro bono work for non-profits and education in the Pittsburgh area. He is also on the advisory board of a software company started by iCarnegie, called Panopto. From 2008 to the end of 2010, Liam served as CIO to Heinz North America, roughly half of Heinz' global revenue of $11bn. As CIO, he reorganized the team around two key IT processes: project management and application support, and drove a culture that fostered a much stronger partnership between IT and business functions. For his work as CIO of Heinz North America, Durbin was honored as the 2010 CIO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Prior to his work at Heinz, Durbin spent nine years with GE companies, including his role as CIO at GE Franc Automation and several senior IT roles in GE Consumer and Industrial. Durbin is a certified as a Master Black Belt. Prior to his corporate career, Durbin enjoyed twelve rewarding and successful years as an officer in the United States Navy. Durbin earned his master of business administration degree from the College of WilLiam and Mary while in the Navy; his master of science degree in the Naval Postgraduate School; and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Mississippi.
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