Pete Dondlinger has been promoted to president and chief operating officer, overseeing Holman's commercial businesses, and Kristina Nicoles has been promoted to president and chief administrative officer leading Holman’s various corporate services.
Pete Dondlinger is now President and Chief Operating Officer at Holman.
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Holman, a global automotive services leader, announced a pair of key executive appointments. Pete Dondlinger has been appointed president and chief operating officer and will now oversee all of Holman’s commercial businesses.
Additionally, Kristina Nicoles has been promoted to president and chief administrative officer, providing strategic leadership across the company’s various corporate services including human resources, corporate assets, marketing, information technology, and legal and compliance. Both Dondlinger and Nicoles have also been named to Holman’s Board of Directors.
“We are incredibly honored and excited to promote Kristina and Pete to these extremely important roles within our organization,” said Holman CEO Chris Conroy. “Pete and Kristina are extraordinary leaders, and they truly embody the core values and principles that have long served as the foundation for Holman’s sustained success.”
Understanding Pete Dondlinger's New Role
In his new role, Dondlinger will leverage his extensive industry expertise to further align the organization’s commercial businesses, including the company’s fleet management, upfitting, powertrain distribution, vehicle equipment manufacturing, and insurance divisions, helping to ensure Holman remains well positioned to continue to meet the complex needs of its various commercial customers around the globe.
In his previous role, Dondlinger provided fourth-generation family leadership to the organization’s upfitting and manufacturing business which experienced a period of unprecedented growth and success under his guidance, positioning Holman as one of the premier leaders and innovators in this segment of the industry.
Understanding Kristina Nicoles New Role
As President and Chief Administrative Officer, Nicoles is now tasked with ensuring the company’s corporate services continue to provide proactive, strategic support for Holman’s 10,000-plus employees, driving operational excellence as the organization continues to emphasize delivering an exceptional experience for both customers and employees.
Since joining the organization in 2004, Nicoles has spearheaded a variety of key initiatives across several departments, displaying remarkable business acumen and a profound understanding of Holman’s unique customer service culture.
Kristina Nicoles is now promoted to President and Chief Administrative Officer and will lead Holman’s various corporate services.
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