Mike Roberts Named North American Sales Manager For Consumer Electronics

TROY, Mich., Dec. 15, 2003 -- Delphi Corp. announced the appointment of Mike Roberts, 43, as North American Sales Manager, Consumer Electronics, Delphi Product & Service Solutions, effective today. He will report to Joseph Damato, Consumer Electronics Director. Most recently, Roberts has been Vice President of Mobile Electronics for Kenwood USA Corporation.

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"Mike's one of those key industry veterans that have really made a difference over the years," said Damato. "His unique market insight and ability to develop mutually beneficial business relationships will enable our consumer electronics team to get to the next level."

Roberts began his career in retail as a store manager for Columbia Audio/Video and spent eight years there before being named western region sales manager for MTX in 1988.

In 1991, he joined Kenwood as western regional sales manager and substantially increased sales over the next several years. In 1994 he accepted a new position as Midwest regional sales manager for both Kenwood home and car audio.

Roberts was promoted to national sales manager in 1999 and helped Kenwood achieve the number one ranking in the Auto Sound industry.

Roberts currently resides in Rockford, Ill., with his wife and three children.