Delphi Automotive Systems Announces Senior Officers
17 November 1998
Delphi Automotive Systems Announces Senior Officers
TROY, Mich., Nov. 17 -- The proposed operating officers and
senior staff of Delphi Automotive Systems were announced today by Delphi
chairman, CEO and president J.T. Battenberg III.
"Many members of this team have helped to mold the strategies which have
positioned Delphi to become a successful public company," Battenberg said.
"They will continue to mold the company to attain our goal of being recognized
as the world's premier supplier of automotive systems, and to define the
strategies which will give our people opportunities to grow with the company."
Effective November 16, 1998, officers of Delphi's operating units are:
David R. Heilman, 54, becomes president, Delphi Packard Electric Systems,
and vice president, Delphi Automotive Systems. He had been a GM vice
president and general manager of Delphi Packard Electric Systems since 1994.
Prior to that Heilman had served in numerous engineering, manufacturing and
product-related positions since joining GM in 1964.
Guy Hachey, 43, becomes president, Delphi Chassis Systems, and vice
president, Delphi Automotive Systems. He had been general manager of Delphi
Chassis Systems since August 1998. Hachey joined General Motors in 1978.
Rodney O'Neal, 45, becomes president, Delphi Interior Systems, and vice
president, Delphi Automotive Systems. He had been a GM vice president and
general manager of the former Delphi Interior & Lighting Systems since May
1997. Previously, O'Neal had been general director of warehousing and
distribution for GM Service Parts Operations since 1994. Prior to that, he
has served in numerous engineering and manufacturing positions for both GM and
the former ACG. O'Neal joined GM in 1971.
Ronald M. Pirtle, 44, becomes president, Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems,
and vice president, Delphi Automotive Systems. Pirtle had been a GM vice
president and general manager of Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems since
November 1996. Pirtle has held numerous positions in engineering, financial
and planning within GM. He is a Board member of Kettering University
(formerly GMI) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering. Pirtle
joined GM in 1972.
Donald L. Runkle, 53, becomes president, Delphi Energy & Engine
Management Systems, and vice president, Delphi Automotive Systems. Runkle has
been a GM vice president since 1988, and most recently general manager of
Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems since May 1996. Runkle joined
General Motors in 1968.
Paul J. Tosch, 58, becomes president, Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems,
and vice president, Delphi Automotive Systems. Tosch had been a GM vice
president and general manager of Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems since May
1997. He joined General Motors in 1963.
David B. Wohleen, 48, becomes president, Delphi Delco Electronic Systems,
and vice president, Delphi Automotive Systems. Wohleen had been a GM vice
president and general manager of Delphi Delco Electronics Systems since August
1998. He joined General Motors in 1978.
Volker A. Barth, 51, becomes president, Delphi South America and vice
president, Delphi Automotive Systems. Barth had been president, Delphi South
America since November 1996. He joined GM's Adam Opel subsidiary in 1963.
William A. Ebbert, 55, becomes president, Delphi Asia Pacific and vice
president of Delphi Automotive Systems. Ebbert had been president of Delphi
Asia Pacific since July 1993. He joined General Motors in 1965.
Hans J. Weiser, 60, becomes president, Delphi Europe, and vice president,
Delphi Automotive Systems. Weiser had been a GM vice president and president
of Delphi's European Operations. He joined Kabelweke Reinshagen GmbH in 1974.
Additionally, the following senior staff was named. Each will report
directly to Battenberg.
John P. Arle, vice president, mergers, acquisitions and planning. Arle,
50, is responsible for venture development, mergers and acquisitions. He also
will continue to lead the team orchestrating the separation of Delphi from
General Motors.
James A. Bertrand, vice president, operations. Bertrand, 41, oversees
Delphi's engineering, facilities, quality, marketing and manufacturing staffs.
John G. Blahnik, 44, vice president, treasurer. He will be responsible
for corporate treasury functions.
Ray C. Campbell, vice president, purchasing. Campbell, 55, has
responsibility for procurement of all productive and indirect material, plus
precious metals, for Delphi's operations around the world.
Alan S. Dawes, vice president and chief financial officer. As previously
announced, Dawes, 44, will oversee Delphi's finance, treasury and internal
controls staffs. He previously was general manager of Delphi Chassis
Division, based in Dayton.
Karen L. Healy, vice president, corporate affairs. Healy, 44, is
responsible for worldwide internal and external communications, community
relations, the newly-established Delphi Foundation, government relations,
corporate and board activities.
Peter H. Janak, vice president and chief information officer. Janak, 59,
will oversee Delphi's broad range of information systems, including hardware
and software, and the migration to new information technology systems such as
SAP in all of Delphi's operations around the world.
Mark C. Lorenz, vice president, production control & logistics. Lorenz,
48, has responsibility for global logistics, production scheduling, material
management and the integration of the Delphi supply chain into manufacturing
operations.
Mark R. Weber, vice president, human resources. Weber, 50, will direct
personnel policy development, labor negotiations, employee compensation,
benefits planning, recruiting, training, and medical/security administration
for all Delphi operations worldwide.
General Counsel for Delphi Automotive Systems will be announced at a
later date.
Each of those named will be a member of the Delphi Strategy Board, which
is responsible for the overall strategy and operation of Delphi Automotive
Systems.