RelaDyne names Eric Royse as new CEO
RelaDyne, the largest lubricant distributor in North America, has announced the appointment of Eric Royse as its new chief executive officer, effective 10 February 2025.
With an extensive background in sales, operations, and acquisition strategy, Royse has led high-performance teams and cultural transformations across various industries. His decade of private equity executive experience has driven significant value creation, making him well-suited to lead RelaDyne in its next phase of growth.
Dan Oehler, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing, and David Schumacher, chief strategy officer at RelaDyne, welcomed Royse, stating: “Eric’s proven ability to drive sales growth and enhance operational performance aligns seamlessly with RelaDyne’s commitment to excellence in today’s competitive market. His extensive experience in acquisition strategy, executive leadership, and scaling key business areas will be invaluable to our continued success. Under Eric’s leadership, we are confident RelaDyne will continue to thrive, strengthening our market position and delivering exceptional value to our customers, partners, and associates. We look forward to an exciting future together.”
“I am thrilled to join RelaDyne at this pivotal time in its history,” said Royse. “The strong balance of employee and customer focus, coupled with industry-leading marketing and supply partners, is a differentiator in this business, and I look forward to the opportunity to connect with both in the coming weeks and months.”
About RelaDyne
Founded in 2010, RelaDyne has grown to more than 190 locations through strategic acquisitions, becoming a leader in lubricants, fuel, and industrial reliability services across North America. The company’s commitment to operational efficiency and reliability ensures long-term profitability for its customers.
