News By Topic: Personnel (Hirings, Firings, Promotions)

Craig Glidden Named GM's New General Counsel

Feb 20, 2015

DETROIT – General Motors Co. announced today that Craig B. Glidden has been appointed executive vice president and general counsel, effective March 1. Glidden will lead a team of staff attorneys who are integrated into all of GM’s regional and functional teams in more than 30 countries. “Craig Glidden ha ... Continue reading

Auto Analyst and Investment Banker Joins Ford

Feb 18, 2015

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 17, 2015 – Ford Motor Company today announces the hiring of long-time auto analyst and investment banker John Casesa as group vice president, Global Strategy as part of the company’s commitment to accelerate its One Ford plan, deliver product excellence and drive innovation in every part ... Continue reading

GM Supports U.S. Veterans Seeking Employment and Professional Development

Feb 16, 2015

Automaker sponsors Veteran’s Innovation Partnership Fellowship WASHINGTON, DC -- February 13, 2015: General Motors announced its support for the U.S. Department of State Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP), which offers military veterans a one-year paid fellowship in a U.S. Government agency. “We know that ... Continue reading

FCA US Engineer Earns 2015 Black Engineer of the Year "Special Recognition Award"

Feb 11, 2015

FCA US electrical and component integration engineering lead honored during 29th annual event Award recognizes "high merit, impact on people and value to society" Three additional FCA US engineers recognized as "Modern Day Technology Leaders" AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Feb. 11, 2015: U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technolo ... Continue reading

Bentley Awarded Top Employer for Fourth Consecutive Year

Feb 10, 2015

Recognised as one of the best amongst UK organisations “Exceptional employee conditions and nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation” Multi-million pound site expansion creates 300 new jobs for Bentley CREWE, UK -- February 10, 2015: For the fourth consecutive year, Bentley Motor ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group UK awarded exclusive Top Employers UK 2015 Certification

Feb 10, 2015

Volkswagen Group UK awarded exclusive Top Employers UK 2015 certification Staff development, benefits and culture cited as positive attributes Volkswagen Group UK HR team is led by award-winning HR Director of the Year ... Continue reading

Goodyear Certified 'Top Employer Europe' for Third Consecutive Year

Feb 10, 2015

For the third consecutive year Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe, one of Europe's leading tire manufacturers, has been recognized with the 'Top Employer Europe' Award 2015 by the renowned Top Employers Institute. The independent organization certifies companies that "create excellence in the conditions for their people". Go ... Continue reading

Mike Helton Named Vice Chairman of NASCAR

Feb 9, 2015

Dewar Added To NASCAR Board of Directors, Helton to Remain Top Official at National Series Events DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2015) – NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France announced today that Mike Helton has been named Vice Chairman of NASCAR and Chief Operating Officer Brent Dewar has been ad ... Continue reading

New President to Lead POET-DSM Joint Venture

Feb 9, 2015

Alcohol and Driving DO Mix (Originally Published October 2009) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Feb. 9, 2015) – POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels’ commercial activities will be moving forward under the leadership of the joint venture’s first president: Dan Cummings. Cummings will oversee day-to-day operations of POET-DSM, re ... Continue reading

GM's Welburn Named Black Engineer of the Year

Feb 9, 2015

General Motors Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn received the Black Engineer of the Year Award at this year’s Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) STEM conference. Some 6,500 conference attendees – students, educators and industry representatives –watched Saturday evening as GM Board of Directors ... Continue reading

Global Automakers' Statement on the Passing of Representative Alan Nunnelee

Feb 9, 2015

We, at Global Automakers, extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Representative Alan Nunnelee, of Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. Rep. Nunnelee represented a manufacturing district that is home to Toyota's Blue Springs Facility. As a member of the House Auto Caucus, he was a strong advocat ... Continue reading

GM Makes Latina Style's 50 Best Companies for Latinas

Feb 6, 2015

Hispanic Initiative Team a Top 5 Employee Resource Group of the Year DETROIT – General Motors was recognized as one of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the United States. The LATINA Style 50 Report is considered a prestigious analysis of corporate America's efforts toward promoting diversity and pr ... Continue reading

Mopar Recognizes 27 Service Technicians with 'Top Tech' Honors

Feb 5, 2015

Mopar ‘Top Tech’ Program honors technicians who provide an elite level of service at FCA LLC US dealerships 27 FCA US technicians selected for recognition as a Mopar ‘Top Tech’ from more than 20,000 eligible participants Recipients awarded with a trip and tour of FCA US headquarters in Auburn Hills, ... Continue reading

Hyundai-Kia Taps BMW Exec to Push Performance

Feb 4, 2015

Washington DC February 4, 2015; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hyundai has hired the chief engineer from of BMW's legendary M Sport performance cars to make its vehicles more sporty and responsive. According to Mark Phelan at The Detroit Free Press, if Hyundai and Kia get as serious about performance as they were a ... Continue reading

Ford Adds 1,550 Jobs to Support Demand for All-New F-150; Hundreds of Entry-Level Workers to Attain 'New Traditional' Status

Feb 4, 2015

Ford is adding 1,550 new jobs to its Kansas City Assembly, Dearborn Stamping, Dearborn Diversified and Sterling Axle facilities to meet growing demand for the all-new 2015 F-150 – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever As part of Ford’s commitment in the 2011 UAW-Ford collective bargaining agreement, ... Continue reading