July 28, 2025 —
DETROIT – Dan Lee has been appointed chief financial officer of Piston Group, effective immediately. He will report directly to Chairman and Founder Vinnie Johnson, and Chief Executive Officer Mamadou Diallo.
“Throughout his career, Dan has demonstrated a strong ability to build high-performing teams, set clear expectations, and mentor talent through training and career development,” said Johnson. “His collaborative approach and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships will be key as we continue our strategic growth in the automotive industry.”
Dan is a results-oriented business leader with more than 25 years of increasing responsibility in finance within diverse industries, ownership structures and business cultures. His diverse experience includes electrical, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, after-market service and financial services.
Previously, Dan worked at Superior Industries International Inc., where he held roles of vice president, CFO Europe; and most recently, chief financial officer. In those positions, he led all financial aspects of the company including external reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit and primary interface with board of directors and audit committee among others.
Prior to Superior Industries International Inc., Dan served as vice president, finance performance solutions for Tenneco. His responsibilities included all financial aspects (budgeting, forecasting, measuring performance, reporting, and compliance) of external reporting segment. He also held leadership positions at XPO Logistics, and Aptiv PLC.
Dan holds a master of business administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a bachelor of science in accountancy from Northern Illinois University.
“I am honored and very excited about joining Piston Group, which is focused on building value for customers, team members and communities,” said Lee. “Building on the momentum already established, I look forward to developing strong partnerships to further accelerate our growth and potential.”