Dallas, TX-based Continental Battery Systems, a distributor of aftermarket batteries serving automotive, commercial and specialty markets, appointed Mike Harris as Chief Executive Officer.

Harris succeeds Chris Alberta, who will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board, where he will continue to support the company’s strategic path forward.

Harris brings more than two decades of leadership experience in large-scale distribution, operations and commercial growth. He spent the past 10 years serving as President of FleetPride, an independent distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket parts and service solutions. In a Jan. 19 news release, the company stated that Harris led multiple functions of FleetPride’s business, where he focused on operational excellence, enhancing the customer experience, supply chain optimization and cultural alignment across a complex national footprint.

“Mike is a proven operator with deep experience scaling distribution platforms in the aftermarket space,” said Chris Alberta, Continental Battery Systems’ Executive Chairman of the Board. “He is the ideal leader to guide CBS through its next phase of growth.”

CBS is backed by H.I.G. Capital, and over the past two years, has completed key integration and stabilization efforts.

“I’m honored to join Continental Battery Systems and build on the progress the team has made,” Harris said. “CBS has a strong heritage, a differentiated national platform and tremendous opportunity ahead. My focus will be on disciplined execution and empowering our teams to provide a best-in-class customer experience that delivers long-term sustainable growth.”