Superior Industries International, an aluminum wheel supplier for OEMs and the European aftermarket, recently appointed Michael R. Elia to be the interim leader of Superior’s global finance and accounting team effective July 21. Elia will remain with Superior until a permanent replacement for the CFO is named.
“Mike is an experienced and tested c-suite executive, director and advisor that has successfully delivered financial and operational performance and navigated companies through significant business transformations. His broad industry background and strategic, financial and M&A leadership will be valuable as Superior continues to execute its strategy,” said Don Stebbins, president and CEO.
Before joining Superior, Elia spent the last 10 years with Gerber Scientific, most recently as one of its directors and as an advisor to the company. Prior to that, he had held the position of president and CEO from 2012 to 2017 and executive VP and CFO from 2008 to 2012.
Before joining Gerber Scientific, Elia was senior VP and CFO of Fastentech, a manufacturer of specialty fasteners and engineered components.
Elia has an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a BS from University of New Haven.
