Bruce Mac Whirter
About Bruce Mac Whirter
Bruce Mac Whirter serves as the Vice President of Dealer Operations at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the commercial vehicles industry, having held various leadership roles at Daimler Trucks North America and Detroit Diesel, and possesses a strong academic background in finance and business.
Work at Navistar
Bruce Mac Whirter has been serving as Vice President of Dealer Operations at Navistar Inc since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing complexity within various sales channels in the commercial vehicles industry. His responsibilities include enhancing the customer experience by fostering a collaborative spirit of continuous improvement with OEM-channel partners. He operates from the company's headquarters in Lisle, Illinois.
Previous Experience at Daimler Trucks North America
Before joining Navistar, Bruce Mac Whirter worked at Daimler Trucks North America for six years, from 2013 to 2019. He held the position of Director of Dealer Operations, overseeing Freightliner and Western Star dealers as well as Detroit Diesel distributors. Additionally, he served as Director of Distribution Development from 2010 to 2013. His tenure at Daimler was based in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Background in Dealer Operations
Bruce Mac Whirter has extensive experience in dealer operations within the commercial vehicle sector. Prior to his roles at Daimler, he worked as the National Distributor Operations Manager at Detroit Diesel from 2007 to 2010. His responsibilities included managing distributor operations across multiple locations, including Portland, Oregon, and Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Education and Expertise
Bruce Mac Whirter holds an MBA in Finance from Golden Gate University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from Central Washington University. Additionally, he completed Executive Training at IMD Business School. His strong background in finance and accounting supports his ability to maximize company profitability.
Short Tenure at Aftermarket Growth Solutions
In 2020, Bruce Mac Whirter briefly worked as Principal at Aftermarket Growth Solutions for a period of three months. This role contributed to his diverse experience in the commercial vehicle industry.