AASA VisCon provides members of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) a member-only, content-rich networking event that is an essential part of their companies’ strategic planning processes. The event is a forum for the open exchange of ideas, best practices and collaborative efforts to adapt and prosper in the changing global marketplace.

Customer Spotlight: CARQUEST

Special Guests:
Mike Broderick: President, CARQUEST U.S.
Craig Barnes: Senior Vice President Merchandising, CARQUEST U.S.

CARQUEST executives Mike Broderick and Craig Barnes will share their unique perspectives with an audience of the leading automotive aftermarket manufacturers at the AASA Vision Conference (VisCon) 2012. CARQUEST is a major aftermarket channel partner, with more than 3,000 North American locations and 18,000 team members.

Mike and Craig have extensive experience as aftermarket professionals – more than 25 years each. They assumed their current positions at CARQUEST in 2009. As president, CARQUEST U.S., Mike is responsible for independent sales, marketing, merchandising, supply chain and logistics, store sales and operations, finance and human resources. Craig’s duties as senior vice president of merchandising include creating industry leading first-to-market programs utilizing CARQUEST’s supplier base, category management, global sourcing, planogramming, eServices, and commercial and retail based product lines.

The CARQUEST Customer Spotlight is just one of the exciting presenters confirmed for AASA VisCon 2012. Click here for the full conference agenda.

Group Discounts
AASA member companies that bring four or more employees qualify for significant group discounts off the regular registration price. Plus, past VisCon attendees who register for the 2012 conference will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of three iPads.

Hotel Accommodations
AASA has secured a block of rooms at a reduced rate at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare for VisCon. Click here to make room reservations today

Format
The program includes keynote addresses by aftermarket retailers and distributors, best practice presentations by members and panel discussions of trends and challenges affecting automotive aftermarket suppliers.

Target Audience
AASA VisCon participants represent the leaders of the North American aftermarket manufacturers: AASA member company executives responsible for management, sales, marketing, procurement, operations, government affairs, supply chain and manufacturing.

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