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Stephen K. Carlisle to Lead GM Canada
Kevin W. Williams to retire after 31 years with GM
OSHAWA, Ontario, November 20, 2014 — Stephen K. Carlisle has been
named president and managing director of General Motors of Canada Ltd.,
succeeding Kevin W. Williams, who has led GM Canada since 2010. Williams will
assist in the transition through the end of the year.
Williams has elected to retire from General Motors, effective Dec. 31,
2014. Williams joined GM in 1983, holding progressively more senior roles in
manufacturing, supplier quality and development, purchasing and service and
parts operations in multiple locations around the globe including Canada, Mexico,
Germany, and the United States.
Immediately prior to his Canada assignment, Williams served as vice president
and general manager, Service and Parts Operations, where he led all 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 Mary Barra, GM CEO. "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."
In his new role, Carlisle will report to Alan Batey, president, GM North America.
Carlisle most recently served as the vice president of Global Product Planning and
Program Management based in the United States. Previously, he held positions as
vice president, U.S. sales operations, responsible for dealer network, retail sales
support and fleet and commercial; as well as president and managing director,
GM South East Asia Operations, in addition to leadership positions in Singapore
and China.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to return to Canada and build on the
winning foundation established by Kevin and the team over the past four years,”
said Carlisle. “Having worked intensely on GM’s world-leading new products and
technology strategies, I am excited to bring my enthusiasm and product focus to
Canada. I look forward to working with our employees, dealers and other key
stakeholders to continue to build an organization that puts the customer at the
center of everything we do.”
Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL)
employs more than 9,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green
manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and
Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada's largest automotive dealer
network. More information regarding GMCL models can be found at www.gm.ca, or by
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CONTACTS:
Faye Roberts
GM Canada Communications
905-644-3150
faye.roberts@gm.com
Adria MacKenzie
GM Canada Communications
905-644-6044
adria.mackenzie@gm.com