Sonalika appoints B.V.R. Subbu as an Independent Director

Sonalika has appointed B.V.R. Subbu as an Independent Director on its board. Subbu is a veteran in the automobile industry with over three decades of experience in reputed organisations at leadership positions.

Subbu Joined the Tata Administrative Service in 1977, and

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Seat UK appoints Richard Harrison as new Director

Seat UK welcomed Richard Harrison as its new Director following the departure of Neil Williamson, who leaves to take up a senior international assignment within Volkswagen Group, yet to be announced.

Richard returns to Seat UK from a three-and-a-half

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Senior communication appointments at Renault

Armelle Volkringer has joined the Renault group as Director of Communication, reporting to Mouna Sepehri, Member of the Executive Committee and Executive Vice-President, Office of the CEO.

Florence de Goldfiem was appointed Communication, Public

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Nissan announces leadership changes in North America

Nissan announced leadership changes within its North American operations coinciding with the upcoming start of the company's Fiscal Year 2015 on April 1, 2015.

The changes announced will positively impact the company's North American operations

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Andrea Buzzoni is the new Ducati Sales and Marketing Director

Andrea Buzzoni (45) will become the new Ducati Sales and Marketing Director. His motorcycle passion and great experience in Sales Management and Marketing of premium brands will be a key factor for the growth of the Borgo Panigale Company.

Andrea Buzzoni,

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Philippe Buros named Director of Market Area France and Member of Renault's Management Committee

On September 1, 2014, Philippe Buros will become the Director of Market Area France and will also sit on Renault's Management Committee. He will report to Stefan Mueller, Member of the Group Executive Committee and Chairman of Europe Region.

From the

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Alex Smith to take over as Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Alex Smith is to take over as Director of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand from July 1, 2014, replacing Robert Hazelwood who is leaving the company.

Smith (39) is currently Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a position he has held for the past two-and-a-half

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GM nominates UAW VP Joe Ashton to Board of Directors; Steve Girsky nominated to remain a Director

General Motors Co. filed the proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announced the nomination of UAW Vice-President Joe Ashtonto its Board of Directors.

Ashton, designated for nomination

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Volvo Group UK appoints new Director for used trucks

Mike Corcoran has been appointed to the position of Director Used Truck for Volvo Group UK.

He replaces Peter Groome, who has moved to a new role as Regional Managing Director for Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London.

In his new role, Mike will be responsible for both

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Yokohama Tire Corporation promotes Dan Funkhouser to Director of Commercial Dealer Business

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has announced the promotion of Dan Funkhouser to Director of Commercial Dealer Business responsible for all commercial dealer and associated national account business.

"Dan Funkhouser has more than 25 years of experience in the

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Kia Motors announces executive-level appointments at US manufacturing plant and headquarters

With 2014 marking Kia Motors' 20th anniversary in the US, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) and Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced several promotions to support the growing needs of both organizations as the brand's product portfolio, customer

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Chris Brownridge appointed as new Director for Mini UK

Chris Brownridge has been appointed as the new Director for Mini UK and will take up his position on November 1, 2013. He succeeds Jochen Goller, 47, who steps up to the role of Senior Vice-President Mini, responsible for all worldwide activities for the Mini brand based at the

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Paweł Szuflak appointed as Director, Sales & Marketing for Skoda Auto India

Pawel Szuflak is the Director, Sales & Marketing of Skoda Auto India effective June, 2013. Pawel Szuflak has been associated with the company since 16 years. Born in Poland, Szuflak has extensive experience in the global automobile industry.

With his

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Renault Retail Group appoints Len Curran as Director, European Operations

Renault Retail Group (RRG), Renault's wholly owned distribution network, has appointed Len Curran as Director, European Operations.

Len will take control of RRG's, Renault, Nissan and Dacia sites in Europe. The region covers 85 sites across 12 countries

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Nissan announces Jean Pierre Diernaz as Director - Electric Vehicles for Europe

Nissan in Europe announced a management change in Europe. Effective May 1, 2013, Jean Pierre Diernaz takes on the newly created position of Director - Electric Vehicles for Europe.

This restructuring within Nissan Europe underlines the importance Nissan

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Federico Alvarez is the new Director of BMW Motorrad Brazil

BA in Economics and Business and Administration from the University and an MBA from San Plabo ESIC Business School, Spain, Federico Alvarez (43) is the new Director of BMW Motorrad Brazil.

Present at BMW Group ten years ago, Alvarez held from November

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Seat UK appoints Neil Williamson as new Director

On February 1, Neil Williamson will take his place as Director of Seat UK, reporting to Volkswagen Group UK Managing Director Simon Thomas.

At the same time, the current Seat UK Director, Peter Wyhinny, will begin a new role as Director of Seat Italy.

Neil joins Seat UK from

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BMW Brand Management under new leadership

Steven F. Althaus will become the new Director Brand Management BMW and Marketing Services BMW Group. The 44-year-old will assume his new position in Munich in January 2013. Althaus holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and was most recently Chairman and CEO of

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Cyrus P. Mistry appointed as Deputy Chairman of Tata Motors

Cyrus P. Mistry, Deputy Chairman of Tata Sons, has been appointed Deputy Chairman of Tata Motors. He will be the Chairman designate and will take over as Chairman from Ratan N. Tata on his retirement in December 2012. Mistry will also be appointed to the Board of Jaguar

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Ford appoints first-ever European-based Director of Global Powertrain, Research & Advanced Engineering

Ford has appointed Andreas Schamel as its first European-based Director of Global Powertrain, Research and Advanced Engineering.

In addition to leading Ford's global powertrain activities, Schamel will retain his position as Joint-Managing Director of Ford's European

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