NTN Announces New Automotive Aftermarket Team in Canada

Rita Payne, Director of Sales & Marketing, Automotive Aftermarket & Recreational Products

In this role, Rita Payne will align the sales and marketing organizations around the company’s go-to-market strategy and growth opportunity in the automotive aftermarket, with a primary goal of driving long-term stakeholder value for the NTN BCA brand. Rita brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and business leadership to her new position, leading customer-centric organizations in both the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.  She is passionate about mentoring, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Rita earned her MBA from York University and her Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario.

Carly Tudball, Territory Manager, Automotive and HD Aftermarket

Carly Tudball has been promoted to Territory Manager, Automotive and HD Aftermarket. Carly’s growing knowledge of automotive and heavy-duty truck bearings will benefit NTN’s distribution network as she leads the sales team to continue providing exceptional service to customers. Carly brings 5 years of experience working in multiple roles for NTN from technical support and marketing to customer care for the aftermarket. Carly’s deep understanding of the bearings industry will be invaluable in developing new business opportunities and driving revenue growth. Carly Tudball will report directly to Rita Payne.

Robert Pitt, Industry Expert, Automotive and HD Aftermarket

Robert Pitt, will serve as an Industry Expert to NTN’s Automotive Aftermarket team. With more than 30 years of industry experience with sales, marketing and operations with Heavy Duty bearing products, Robert is an industry veteran who has held senior management positions in leading North American aftermarket companies like Federal-Mogul, Dana, Affinia and Brake Parts Inc. He has made substantial contributions to the industry serving as Chairman of AIA Canada. Robert’s experience in both the Canadian and United States’ aftermarket has provided a unique perspective and will continue to drive the company forward.

“I am excited to welcome both Rita Payne and Carly Tudball into their new and challenging roles,” says Robert Pitt, Industry Expert, Automotive and HD Aftermarket for NTN Canada. “They bring experience and skills that will enhance our business and the connections with our Automotive Aftermarket and HD partners.”

The entire NTN team is looking forward to their leadership as we work together to support our strategic vision for continued growth and excellent customer service.

To order NTN BCA Bearings and Wheel Hubs, contact  Carly Tudball at 647.355.5200 (ctudball@ntn.ca)

For more information about NTN BCA Bearings, visit BCABearings.com