Standard Motor Products COO James Burke stepping down; Sunil Bhandari named successor

Filed May 12, 2026 · Period ending May 11, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Sunil Bhandari, 46, appointed Chief Operations Officer effective June 1, 2026, bringing automotive aftermarket experience from Eaton Corporation where he led global operations.

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  Current COO James Burke stepping down from executive role June 1 but will remain as Executive Advisor and continue serving on the Board of Directors.

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  New COO compensation includes $550K base salary, 50% target bonus, and $1M in equity awards ($250K restricted stock, $250K performance shares, $500K one-time grant).

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