Collin Shaw Named President of Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association

Collin Shaw Named President, COO of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association

Collin Shaw has been named president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle supplier division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). The announcement was made by MEMA President and CEO Bill Long.

Shaw brings 15 years of experience in the mobility industry from the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors. He has worked for global companies and brands, with roles in marketing, communications, strategy, digital solutions, and business development. At FCA (now Stellantis), Shaw served as global brand manager for Jeep and served in Chrysler’s Leadership Development Program. While at WABCO, he partnered with heavy-duty OEMs to develop advanced technology roadmaps. Most recently, Shaw was responsible for North American business strategy at ZF Group.

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