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During the 2023 SEMA Show, Speedmaster hosted a private event for Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) members at the Speedmaster Gallery, bringing together leaders from multiple industries for direct conversation and exchange.

Twelve Speedmaster leaders from Australia and the United States gathered in Palm Springs for a three-day retreat combining strategic planning, team recognition, and a private tour of the local Porsche dealership.

Speedmaster's 2021 Employee of the Year award goes to HR Director Melissa Parra, presented at the company's annual leadership retreat - 'The Oasis' - held at La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs, California.

Fredrick 'Rick' Roberts PhD, who served 28 years as Edelbrock's Director of Engineering, has joined Speedmaster as North American Director of Engineering. Roberts will refine existing product lines, develop new products, and mentor engineering talent.

As of 2022, Speedmaster's female representation is close to 40%, with women leading departments including Accounting, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Administration.

Speedmaster has appointed Tim Kawasaki as Deputy CEO. A 15-year aftermarket automotive veteran and SEMA 35 Under 35 alumnus, Kawasaki will guide the execution of growth strategy and the company's goal of reaching 85% Made in USA.

Speedmaster Warehouse Leader Mike Skeels has been selected for SEMA's 2021 35 Under 35 list, following seven years of scaling warehouse operations from 5,000 to 75,000 square feet and building a team that continues to grow.

Speedmaster CDO James Domensio has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in E-Commerce for 2021, following a year of accelerated digital growth and a 33% increase in organisational headcount.

Following a three-year global technology upgrade with Oracle, Speedmaster built a cloud-based infrastructure that removed geographic constraints from hiring - and accelerated progress toward measurable diversity targets across the organization.

Speedmaster has appointed Vic Wood as Vice President of Sales for North America. Wood brings four decades of experience in the performance aftermarket to the role.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski received the 2019 Most Pioneering Retail Automotive Business Leader award from CEO Monthly, reflecting the company's growth in product output and operational scale.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski was named a finalist for the SEMA Gen-III Innovator of the Year for the second consecutive year, an honor recognizing individuals whose work is reshaping the automotive aftermarket.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski was recognised at the 2019 Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards for his contribution to the Australian e-commerce industry.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski on a simple shift in how businesses treat the customer in front of them - and why that single change drives measurable returns.

At the 2018 SEMA Show, Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski was named a finalist for the Gen III Innovator of the Year Award - one of three individuals selected globally for the recognition.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski spoke at the annual CEO Leadership, Innovation and Diversity Symposium in New York - an invite-only forum attended by leaders from IBM, Versace, Siemens, and other Fortune 500 organisations.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski presented at the Young Jewish Presidents CEO Innovation, Growth and Diversity Symposium in Manhattan - an invite-only forum for senior leaders across industries.

Speedmaster CEO Jason Kencevski was recognised among Australia's Top 50 People in E-Commerce for the second consecutive year, addressing the sold-out event on the borderless future of online retail.