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Thomas Gale Named Automotive Industries Executive of the Year

24 February 2000

Thomas Gale Named Automotive Industries Executive of the Year

    DETROIT, Feb. 24 -- Thomas C. Gale has been named Automotive
Industries magazine's 2000 Executive of the Year.  Gale, who is
DaimlerChrysler's executive vice president, product development, design -
Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep/Dodge, is the 37th recipient of the career achievement
award.  He is also a member of the DaimlerChrysler board of management.
    "Tom Gale's leadership was a cornerstone of Chrysler's turnaround and
product revival, and his talents are helping shape the new DaimlerChrysler
Corporation," says Marjorie Sorge, editor-in-chief of Automotive Industries.
"He is a true industry hero and only the third designer to be honored with the
Executive of the Year award in its history."
    The award will be presented to Gale at a luncheon in his honor on March 8
at the Detroit Athletic Club.
    Gale joined Chrysler in 1967 and become head of the company's design staff
in 1985.  He is responsible for the company's innovative cab-forward design.
Under his leadership, the design staff created such popular vehicles as the
Dodge Viper, Plymouth Prowler, Dodge Ram and PT Cruiser.
    He is a graduate of Michigan State University and charter member of the
school's National Advisory Council.  Gale is also on the Center of Creative
Studies board of trustees.