Chrysler Group Appoints Timothy Kuniskis Head of Fiat Brand for North America

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AUBURN HILLS, MI--Nov. 21, 2011: Chrysler Group LLC today named Timothy Kuniskis Head of the Fiat Brand for North America.  Kuniskis most recently served as Director for both the Chrysler Brand and Fiat Brand Product Marketing.  The move is effective immediately.

In his new role, Kuniskis is responsible for the Fiat Brand in North America which includes leadership for Fiat Brand sales, marketing, dealer network and service.  He will continue the reintroduction of the iconic brand including its newest vehicle the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth.

"Tim brings broad expertise and leadership in dealer operations and marketing where he has been already working with the team to shape the direction of the Fiat Brand," said Sergio Marchionne, Chairman and CEO, Chrysler Group LLC.  "As North American Head of Fiat, much of his immediate focus will be working with the dealer body where his fresh perspective from the operational side, as well as that on the commercial side, will begin the Fiat Brand's next chapter."

Kuniskis joined Chrysler in 1992 and since then has held a series of increasingly responsible positions in the Company's business center operations and marketing organization.

Laura Soave has left the Company and will pursue other interests.