Darren Slind, Tim Braley and J.D. Ney have been named to new roles.

J.D. Power has announced a number of executive appointments here in Canada and abroad.

Darren Slind, previously Senior Director, Canada and Latin America, has been appointed Vice President, Singapore Operations, effective Oct. 2. Slind oversaw the development of J.D. Power automotive operations in Canada, Brazil and Mexico, and will now be responsible for the expansion of J.D. Power consulting services across Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan and Australia.

Slind has been replaced by Tim Braley, who has been appointed Senior Director, Canada and Latin America.

Assuming the role of Country Manager, Canada is J.D. Ney, formerly Senior Manager, Canadian Automotive Practice.

“We are putting the right people in the right places in order to better serve our clients and grow our business,” said Doug Betts, Senior Vice President of the Global Automotive Division at J.D. Power. “These leadership changes will undoubtedly be effective, and I have great confidence that Darren, Tim and J.D. will quickly have a positive effect on the clients and companies they serve.”