Chris Gubbey to Lead General Motors Russia and CIS

GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner announced today that Chris Gubbey, currently chairman and managing director,

Chris Gubbey

GM Holden Ltd., will be appointed GM Europe vice president and managing director, GM Russia and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), effective February 1. Gubbey, 51, succeeds Warren P. Browne, 56, who assumes a new role as executive director, GM Europe business development, where he will lead GM’s growth strategy for Turkey.

“Russia is quickly becoming one of the largest car markets in the world, and GM achieved the number one position among non-domestic manufacturers with sales over 250,000 units,” said Wagoner. “In his new role, Gubbey will continue to drive our expansion in this vital high growth market.”

In a related move, Mark Reuss, 44, currently executive director, global vehicle integration, safety and virtual vehicle development, will be appointed GM Asia Pacific vice president and president and managing director, GM Holden Ltd.

“The appointment of these accomplished executives signifies GM’s continuing commitment to aggressive expansion in key growing markets around the world,” said Wagoner.