WARREN – TI Automotive on Tuesday announced the appointment of three executives to key management positions, including a new IT Director.

Rick Hein was named global commercial and IT director for TI Automotive’s Fluid Carry Systems Group, a newly created position. Previously, he was responsible for the division’s Quality and IT strategy. Hein will continue to report directly to Rich Kolpasky, president of Global Fluid Carrying Systems.

Janice Stipp, formerly with Oxford Automotive, was appointed North American finance director for TI Automotive’s Global Fuel Systems Group, headquartered in Auburn Hills.

Claus Wich has been named TI Automotive vice president for global purchasing for the Fluid Carrying Systems Group, and will be based in Warren. He joins TI Automotive from Robert Bosch Corporation.

TI Automotive is the world’s leading supplier of fluid storage, transfer and delivery systems including brake, fuel and air conditioning applications.