MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced on April 30, 2025, the retirement of its president and CEO, Bill Long, effective January 3, 2026. Paul McCarthy will succeed Long as the new president and CEO, also effective January 3, 2026.
During his tenure, Long has helped to grow and strengthen MEMA’s automotive aftermarket position.
“Throughout his tenure, Bill Long has been instrumental in fostering innovation, advocating for industry interests, and strengthening MEMA’s role in shaping the future of motor and equipment manufacturing through some of the most challenging and transformative times in automotive history. His leadership, dedication, and expertise have earned him widespread respect and admiration from colleagues and industry partners alike during his more than 40-year career,” said MEMA Chairman Kurk Wilks, president and CEO of MANN+HUMMEL.
McCarthy, MEMA's senior vice president of strategy and president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, enters the new role with nearly three decades of industry experience across multiple aftermarket segments.
“I am deeply honored to have served as MEMA’s president and CEO and am proud of what we have achieved together,” said Bill Long. “I have full confidence in Paul McCarthy’s ability to lead MEMA into a bright and successful future.”
Added McCarthy: “I am excited to take on this new role, champion the supplier industry I am so passionate about, and lead the talented team at MEMA. Together, we will serve our members and drive a growing, profitable, innovative, and influential vehicle supplier community. We seek to be an association that is vital to our members’ success, protects suppliers, and helps our members see the road ahead in a time of change.”
The board, which selected McCarthy as Long’s successor, thanked Long for his service throughout his 13-year tenure at MEMA, including six years as president and CEO.
