CTEK, the provider in battery charging solutions based in Chicago, has announced the appointment of Steve Hayes as head of North American Operations. He will be tasked to spearhead the company's growth and market development initiatives across the U.S. and Canada.

"Steve's extensive experience in the automotive sector and proven ability to drive market growth makes him the ideal leader for our North American operations," said Fredrik Uhrbom, CTEK president of Consumer Division. "His strategic vision and deep understanding of the American market will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence and bring innovative charging solutions to more customers across the region."

Hayes brings more than two decades of automotive and outdoor industry expertise to CTEK, most recently serving as managing director for Front Runner Outfitters/Dometic. 

For more information about CTEK, visit ctek.com.