Standard Motor Products Appoints Sunil Bhandari as COO
Standard Motor Products (SMP) announced James Burke has informed the company of his intention to step down from his role as COO, effective June 1. Burke will continue to serve on the leadership team as Executive Advisor, and as a member of the Board of Directors. SMP is pleased to announce that Sunil Bhandari will be named COO, effective June 1, and will be responsible for all SMP's operations globally. Bhandari brings more than 25 years of global business and operations leadership covering general management, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and engineering, spanning both OE and aftermarket businesses in the electrical and automotive sectors. He spent the past 14 years at Eaton Corporation (ETN) holding various leadership roles of increasing scope, most recently serving as Vice President, Global Aftermarket - Mobility Group. Over the years he has lived and worked in North America, Europe and Asia.
