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Delphi Names Passante Sr. Director, Human Resources, Aftermarket Ops

20 May 2000

John Passante Appointed Senior Director, Human Resources, Aftermarket Operations

    TROY, Mich. - Delphi Automotive Systems on Friday announced the appointment 
of John Passante as senior director, human resources, Delphi Aftermarket 
Operations.  Francisco A. (Frank) Ordonez, Delphi's general manager, Aftermarket 
Operations, made the announcement.

    Passante comes to Delphi from General Parts, Inc., the lead distributor
and founder of CarQuest, where he was senior vice president, human resources.
    At Delphi, he will be responsible for worldwide human resources activities
at Delphi Aftermarket Operations.

    "Our ability to attract and retain the very best people we can is critical
to our long-term success," said Ordonez.  "John Passante has demonstrated the
kind of management qualities necessary to maintain a strong position in the
marketplace.  Through his ongoing leadership, we'll achieve the results we
need."

    Passante's administrative and human resources experience spans a variety
of organizations, including Monroe Auto Equipment, a shock absorber
manufacturer; Breed Technologies, a $1 billion designer, manufacturer and
distributor of electronic sensors and air bags; and Moog Automotive, of St.
Louis, Mo.

    Passante earned both a bachelor's degree in industrial relations and an
MBA from Indiana Northern University Graduate School.

    Multi-national Delphi Automotive Systems , with headquarters in
Troy, Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a world leader in
transportation and mobile electronics 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.  Delphi has
approximately 213,000 employees and operates 176 wholly owned manufacturing
sites, 41 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 30
technical centers in 38 countries.