Wheels Names Matthew Cole President
Cole brings more than 30 years of automotive and technology experience to the fleet management company, including leadership roles at Aptiv, Visteon and Johnson Controls.

Matthew Cole has been named president of Wheels, bringing more than 30 years of automotive and technology leadership experience to the role.
Matthew Cole has been named president of Wheels, bringing more than 30 years of automotive and technology leadership experience to the role.
- Matthew Cole has been appointed as President of Wheels.
- Cole has over 30 years of experience in the automotive and technology sectors.
- His previous leadership roles include positions at Aptiv, Visteon, and Johnson Controls.
*Summarized by AI
Wheels has appointed Matthew Cole as president, where he will focus on the fleet management company's growth strategy, client relationships, technology and product development.
Cole brings more than 30 years of automotive and technology experience to the role. Most recently, he led Aptiv's Intelligent Systems business, overseeing operations involving connected and software-defined vehicle technologies.
He previously held senior leadership positions at Visteon and Johnson Controls and began his career at Ford Motor Company. His experience includes strategy, operations, technology and product development across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
"Matthew is a proven leader with the experience and vision to lead a fast-growing global business and build strong, high-performing teams," said Shlomo Crandus. "His deep expertise combines automotive, technology and product development, alongside global operating experience and outside-in perspective, that will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth, strengthen our client relationships and position Wheels for the future."
In his new role, Cole said he plans to focus on Wheels' client relationships and the development of its products, technology and services.
"Wheels has tremendous opportunity ahead, and I'm thrilled and energized to be joining the organization at such an important time," Cole said. "We will build on Wheels' strengths, deepening our client relationships and accelerating innovation across the business. I'm excited to work alongside our team to turn that momentum into action by advancing the products, technology and services that power the full potential of our clients."
Cole holds a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Miami University and a master's degree in engineering management from the University of Michigan.
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