Fred Bentley

Fred Bentley held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of DexKo Global from January 2016 to July 2026 where he oversaw the Dexter Axle and AL-KO VT global operations. After more than a decade of leadership, Chief Executive Officer Fred Bentley will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board and Senior Advisor to Brookfield Asset Management’s Private Equity Group, effective July 6, 2026.

Fred has significant experience running global operations and growing businesses while working with world-class companies. Prior to joining DexKo, he was the CEO of Maxion Wheels, a $2.4 billion global automotive equipment supplier and the world’s largest wheel company. He oversaw the $1.2 billion European operation and lived in Germany for three years prior to becoming CEO of Maxion. He held the position of COO and President of International Operations of Hayes Lemmerz, leading the company’s sale process (to Maxion) and the divestitures of non-core businesses while significantly globalizing the core business.

Prior experience also includes six years running an international business with significant operational experience at Honeywell/Allied Signal and seven years in operations, finance, and strategy at Frito Lay. Fred has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and attended the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.