CVG names David Ruppel president and CEO, succeeding James Ray
CVGI•CVG appointed David Ruppel president, CEO and board member effective November 9, 2026, succeeding James Ray, who will remain as senior advisor until his retirement on January 5, 2027.
1. Leadership transition
CVG appointed David Ruppel president, CEO and board member effective November 9, 2026, succeeding James Ray. Ray will leave those roles that day and remain as senior advisor until his retirement on January 5, 2027; Ruppel currently serves as Littelfuse’s senior vice president and general manager, Transportation & Logistics, and has more than 25 years of management experience.
