Hazlett ’80 Promoted to President of Accuride

Scott D. Hazlett has been promoted to President, Wheels, continuing to report to President and CEO Rick Dauch. Hazlett will be responsible for integrating the Gianetti Ruote joint venture and leading the global growth of Accuride’s Wheels business. Hazlett previously had served as Senior Vice President of Operations, leading the operational restructuring and upgrade of the Gunite business, and the expansion of capacity and capability of Accuride’s steel and aluminum wheel business in North America. These production and process upgrades were central to Accuride’s successful turnaround strategy to boost operational performance to world-class levels on key metrics such as quality, delivery and lead-times. Hazlett joined Accuride in October 2011 following leadership roles in the agricultural and transportation industries with TriMas and Case Corporation, and as a Partner with industrial turnaround specialist Conway, Mackenzie & Dunleavy of Michigan. Read More