Motion Industries, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, has named Chris Cleland as its senior vice president of strategy and markets.

Cleland previously served as principal consultant at Cummings Creative Group and brings over 25 years of experience in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, eCommerce, business development and more.

In the new role, Cleland will lead the company's strategy development for its business groups, as well as its eCommerce and digital teams. He will report to James Howe, Motion's executive vice president, chief commercial officer and chief technology officer.

For more information, visit motion.com.