General Motors Canada has named Stephen Carlisle as president and managing director, succeeding Kevin Williams, who has led the organisation since 2010.

Williams will assist in the transition to the end of the year, after electing to retire from General Motors, effective 31 December.

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Immediately prior to his Canada assignment, Williams served as vice president and general manager, Service and Parts Operations, where he led GM’s global aftersales businesses.

Williams also served as president and managing director of GM de Mexico; GM North America vice president of Quality and Global Quality Process Leader and global executive director, Supplier Quality, Development and Supplier Diversity. 

“I’d like to thank Kevin for his leadership and significant contributions throughout a long and distinguished career with GM,” said GM CEO, Mary Barra.

“In his most recent assignment, Kevin helped rebuild GM Canada after one of our most challenging periods and has established a solid foundation for growth into the future.”

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