Monica E. Emerson is Appointed Executive Director - Corporate Diversity Office at Chrysler Group

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 23 -- Chrysler Group today announced the appointment of Monica E. Emerson as Executive Director -- Corporate Diversity Office. Emerson will report to Nancy Rae, Senior Vice President -- Human Resources.

In this position, Emerson is responsible for the overall design, development and operation of Chrysler Group's corporate diversity strategies. This includes implementing internal and external corporate strategies which direct the manner in which diversity is leveraged throughout the entire business enterprise. In addition, Emerson is responsible for EEO Compliance and Governance and Work/Life Policies and Programs.

The position of Executive Director is a new position within Chrysler Group, signaling the Company's forward-moving directive to increase diversity throughout the organization.

"Monica's excellent rapport with our diverse external constituents and her extensive experience at Chrysler Group extends beyond the walls where we do business," said Rae. "We are committed to promoting diversity among our employees, suppliers, dealers, investment managers, customers and communities."

Emerson joined Chrysler in December 1975, as an interviewer/counselor with Chrysler Learning. Since that time, she has held positions of increasing responsibility, such as Director of Diversity -- Development and Process Management, and Director of Staffing.

Emerson holds a bachelor's degree in French/Secondary Education from Oakland University and a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from Wayne State University. She received a Professional Development in Management Degree from the University of Michigan.

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