A 30-year aftermarket veteran joins to accelerate growth and strengthen customer partnerships.

Akebono Brake Corporation has appointed Todd Hammond Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast region, effective immediately. With more than three decades of automotive aftermarket expertise, Hammond brings a proven track record in sales growth, key account management, and building lasting industry partnerships — skills that position him to expand Akebono’s footprint across the region.

A career built on results

Hammond’s background includes significant roles at First Brands, where he led product line expansion and hands-on customer training, as well as at Brake Parts Inc. and NAPA, where he consistently achieved double-digit revenue growth. Reporting directly to National Sales Manager Erick Kinnunen, Hammond will leverage his broad North American network to advance

Akebono’s aftermarket presence. For Canadian aftermarket professionals, appointments like this signal continued investment by global brake manufacturers to strengthen regional support and service across the continent.

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