Dana Incorporated announced that its board of directors has appointed Byron Foster as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. This planned effective date allows for a structured transition period. R. Bruce McDonald, who has served as Chairman and CEO since 2024, will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Foster, 57, currently serves as Senior Vice President and President of Light Vehicle Systems, Dana's largest business unit. He joined Dana in 2021 to lead the company's global commercial, marketing, and communications efforts and assumed his current role later that same year. Under his leadership, the Light Vehicle Systems business has delivered strong sales growth and profit margin improvement.
Mr. Foster has more than two decades of senior leadership experience, including executive roles at Johnson Controls and Adient plc, and he serves on the board of directors of Wabtec Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Northwestern University.
