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Stephen Bartoli will take up a new position as vice president – global product planning & marketing and will report to senior vice president – global marketing George Murphy. Bartoli was formerly vice president – product strategy.


Jeffrey Bell replaces Bartoli, responsible for product strategy and corporate strategy planning processes, reporting to chief operating officer Eric Ridenour. Bell was previously vice president – global chrysler / jeep marketing.


Gordon Heidacker will take the new role of director – strategic projects, reporting to Bell – he was previously director – hybrid electric vehicle product development.


The new posts are effective from 1 February.

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