Delphi Automotive Systems Names Two New Directors in South America
27 January 2000
Delphi Automotive Systems Names Two New Directors in South America
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Jan. 27 -- In order to strengthen Delphi's
new aftermarket and government relations activities in South America, Delphi
Automotive Systems recently announced significant changes in its
South American management team. The new assignments are effective
immediately.
Lucia Veiga Moretti, former sales and marketing manager Delphi Energy &
Chassis Systems in South America, was named director, Delphi South America
Aftermarket. The position was formerly assigned to Martin Wells who, at the
same time, also held the position of director, government relations. Wells
has now been named director, government relations, new business and venture
development. Delphi is dedicating full-time professionals to both of these
positions to facilitate market growth and to increase its commitment to
customer service in the South American region.
Moretti will report in her new position to Frank Ordonez, general manager
of Aftermarket Operations, and to Volker Barth, president of Delphi in South
America. Wells continues to report to Volker Barth.
"Delphi has been strengthening its aftermarket presence in South America.
There are significant opportunities to further diversify our customer base and
to serve our aftermarket customers through the life of an automobile," said
Volker Barth. "Lucia's and Martin's marketing and government relations
experience, excellent creativity and dedication to customer service will help
guide our increased aftermarket activity."
With wide experience in the autoparts market, especially the aftermarket,
Lucia Moretti is post-graduated in Human Resources and Marketing and initiated
her career at Delphi's former joint venture with DHB in Porto Alegre, Rio
Grande do Sul, where she worked for 10 years.
In August, 1998, Lucia was appointed sales and marketing manager for
Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems. In this position she was
responsible for the sales of Delphi Freedom and Delphi Freedom Standard
batteries, in addition to all engine management system components, to the
Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) market and to the aftermarket in South
America.
Martin Wells was named director, Aftermarket in South America in July
1999. Prior to that position, he was an international marketing manager and
global Aftermarket director, having worked in Europe and the United States.
Wells began his career as an environmental engineer at General Motors in 1976.
He held many positions in that company, including two years as director,
government relations until the end of 1995 when he was promoted to regional
director for Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems.
With wide business and management experience, Martin is a registered
professional industrial and chemical engineer graduated from the University of
Technology from Santiago, Chile. He is post-graduated in Environmental
Sciences from University of Chile and Human Resources Administration and
Financing from the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil.
Delphi Automotive Systems, headquartered in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world
leader in automotive components and systems technology. Delphi's three
business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical
Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communication -- provide comprehensive
product solutions to complex customer needs. As of December 31, 1999, Delphi
had approximately 203,000 employees and operated 166 wholly owned
manufacturing sites, 39 joint ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices
and 27 technical centers in 37 countries.
With the addition of Lucas Diesel Systems in January 2000, Delphi's
worldwide presence grew to approximately 213,500 employees, 175 wholly owned
manufacturing sites, 41 joint ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices
and 27 technical centers in 37 countries. Regional headquarters are located
in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delphi can be found on the Internet at
http://www.delphiauto.com .
In South America, Delphi has 12 wholly owned facilities, 3 joint ventures
and 2 technical centers, with over 7,000 employees. Delphi can be found on
the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com .