Red Dot Corporation has named John Beering to the role of chief executive officer (CEO). Beering has more than 30 years of experience as a transformational growth leader across a range of industries including commercial vehicle development, energy storage solutions and mobility equipment sales.
Beering replaces John Kaestle, who made significant contributions to Red Dot in his four years as CEO, including leading the corporation through the COVID-19 pandemic and overseeing the purchase and move to new manufacturing facilities in Memphis, TN and Puyallup, WA. Kaestle will continue his leadership with Red Dot as a member of the company’s board of directors.
In his new position, Beering will work closely with Red Dot’s board of directors, executives and team members to drive forward the strategic vision for the company, including optimizing Red Dot’s operations and manufacturing capabilities, generating momentum across each facility and cultivating relationships with new and existing customers.
Beering has served in a variety of leadership roles across the manufacturing and transportation verticals. Most recently, he led operations, growth and strategic consolidation of BraunAbility Arch Retail | United Access, LLC. He also served as COO of Trojan Battery and senior vice president and general manager of commercial powertrain with Eaton Corp.
In addition to his leadership roles, Beering serves as a board member to the Purdue Industrial Engineering Advisory Council, the Purdue Acacia Building Association and as board chair of For the Children (Royal Family Kids). He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and a master’s degree in management from Purdue University.
