General Motors has recruited the former head of Volkswagen India as the new chairman and managing director of GM Holden, starting 1 March.
Gerry Dorizas has more than two decades of global industry experience with Mercedes, Fiat, Toyota, Hyundai and Volkswagen throughout Europe and Asia.
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He most recentlywas president and CEO of Volkswagen group sales India and chief representative for the group in India.
He replaces Mike Devereux who late last year was appointed GM International Operations (GMIO) vice president, sales, marketing and aftersales, after four years heading Holden.
He reports to the president of GMIO, Stefan Jacoby, and is responsible for operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Holden plans to end Australian manufacturing in 2016. New Zealand is a sales and service operation only; car production there ended in 1990.
“Gerry has the right industry-leading experience and credentials to lead GM Holden through a significant program of change, as it transitions to a national sales company,” Jacoby said.
“GM International Operations (GMIO) is undergoing a transformation that is committed to driving our markets toward success.
“As part of this transformation, the GMIO team is working to build a global organisation with strong local passion, ownership and entrepreneurship.”
Dorizas said he was looking forward to taking up the role.
“Around the world, Holden is renowned for the strength of its product and professionalism of its people,” he said.
“I am energised by the opportunity to lead a talented and passionate team and to guide one of Australia’s strongest, most iconic brands into its next phase.”
