Chrysler Group LLC named new leaders for its manufacturing, engineering and product design segments as it restarts operations after leaving bankruptcy protection earlier this month.
Byron Green, former vice president of truck and activity-vehicle assembly under DaimlerChrysler, was appointed head of manufacturing engineering.
Daniel C. Knott will be head of vehicle engineering, responsible for all vehicle-line platform programs and vehicle development analysis and validation.
As part of an effort to improve each of its brands, Joseph Dehner, Brandon Faurote and Mark Allen were chosen head of design for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep, respectively. Dehner has held posts as vice president for small, premium and family vehicle design and director of truck exterior and interior design. Faurote had been vice president of advance exterior and interior design and director of one of the company's exterior and interior design studios.
Chrysler earlier named new heads for its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep manufacturing and sales operations, as well as for its Mopar parts-and-services business.
On June 10, Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy protection and joined Italian auto maker Fiat SpA (FIATY) in a government-brokered alliance. Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne oversees day-to-day operations.
Chrysler enters this new chapter at a time when continued economic weakness and tight credit conditions make for a bleak industry outlook. The company also faces the challenge of restoring faith among consumers in the quality of its vehicles.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
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