American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), has announced a number of new management appointments.

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David C. Dauch has been named executive vice president, Commercial and Strategic Development. Previously he served as senior vice president, Commercial.


Richard F. (Rick) Dauch has been appointed president, Metal Formed Products Division. Previously Dauch served as vice president, Metal Formed Products Division.


Alberto L. Satine has been named vice president, Procurement. In his previous position, Satine served as executive director, Global Procurement – Direct Materials.



Abdallah F. Shanti has been appointed vice president Information Technology, Electronic Product Integration & Chief Information Officer (CIO). Shanti served as vice president, Global Procurement, Information Technology & CIO in his previous position.

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James C. Peters has been named director, Direct Materials. Previously he served as Global Commodity Manager.


“We are extremely pleased to announce the appointments of these executives to their new positions,” said AAM Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richard E. Dauch. “Their demonstrated leadership in the commercial, technology, operations and purchasing areas of our business will strengthen AAM as we continue to profitably grow our global presence.”

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