DexKo Global Inc. today announced that Chief Executive Officer Fred Bentley will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board, effective July 6, 2026. Eric McGinnis has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will assume the role on the same date.
Bentley, a founding leader of DexKo, has served as CEO for more than ten years and has been instrumental in building the company into a leading global provider of highly engineered components, with a strong reputation for operational excellence and customer service.
“DexKo is a strong and well-positioned company, and the time is right to transition leadership as part of our long-term succession planning,” said Bentley. “Eric brings a proven track record of driving performance in complex global industrial businesses, and I have full confidence in his ability to lead DexKo forward.”
McGinnis most recently served as Corporate Officer and President of Climate Solutions at Modine Manufacturing Company. In that role, he led a global business through significant revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational transformation.
“I’m honored to join DexKo at such an exciting time,” said McGinnis. “The company has a strong foundation, talented teams, and a clear focus on customers. I look forward to working with the team to build on that momentum and continue strengthening the business.”
As Chairman of the Board, Bentley will remain actively engaged in supporting the company’s strategy and leadership transition.
DexKo Global Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer and specialty distributor of highly-engineered solutions critical to the safety and performance of towable applications. DexKo Global was founded at the end of 2015 through the combination of DEXTER and AL-KO Vehicle Technology. With its headquarters in Novi, Michigan, the company employs approximately 7,000 associates with 50 production facilities and 70 specialty distribution centers. For more information, please go to www.dexko.com.
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