MASERATI IN THE NEWS
2/21/05
Karl Heinz
Kalbfell appointed CEO Maserati and Head of Alfa Romeo-Maserati |
Karl
Heinz Kalbfell, Chief Operating Officer of Alfa Romeo, is also
to be nominated Chief Executive Officer of Maserati, replacing
Martin Leach who is leaving the Company.
With this additional
role, Karl Heinz Kalbfell will assume responsibility for the Alfa
Romeo-Maserati “sports car pôle” announced last
week. This will allow the two marques to achieve important industrial
and commercial synergies.
Furthermore,
Giuseppe Bonollo is to be nominated Head of Product Portfolio Management,
charged with developing the Fiat and Lancia ranges. Frank Stephenson
will be nominated Head of the Fiat, Lancia and Commercial Vehicle
Styling Centre.
Both Giuseppe
Bonollo and Frank Stephenson, who transfer from Ferrari, will report
directly to CEO Sergio Marchionne. |
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2/21/05
Martin
Leach is Leaving the Company |
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Maserati
announce that Chief Executive Officer Martin Leach is leaving
the company with immediate effect.
Martin
Leach said: “I immensely enjoyed the period spent in
Maserati. Maserati is a great company and it is ready to begin
a new development phase. I wish the whole team in Maserati
and in Ferrari, all the best.”
Maserati
would like to thank Martin Leach for the substantial contribution
he made, preparing the company for the next development phase
and wishes him all the best for the future. |
2/18/05
Sergio Marchionne
to Assume Role of CEO, Fiat Auto
Sergio Marchionne,
Fiat Group CEO, is assuming the role of CEO, Fiat Auto, replacing Herbert
Demel who is leaving the company.
"Today's decision
to take direct responsibility of Fiat Auto," said Sergio Marchionne, "is
aimed at concentrating Fiat Group's efforts on the recovery and re-launch
of Fiat Auto.
"The agreement
reached with General Motors saw Fiat's rights confirmed and represents
a fundamental step in Fiat Auto's future.
"It is now possible
to operate in total autonomy, without constraints but also without
alibis. We must dedicate ourselves completely to the fundamentals of
an automobile manufacturer: products, sales network and customer services.
"In Fiat Auto and
Fiat SpA," continued Mr. Marchionne, "a profound cultural transformation
is underway following a management reorganisation that has delivered
a more agile and efficient structure. A structure based on accountability
and speed of decision-making
processes. This is bringing and will continue to bring greater cost-reduction
and operational benefits, contributing to a recovery in the competitivity
of our assets.
"Of all Fiat Group
sectors, Fiat Auto must be the principal focus of our attention. Other
sectors are working well and intensively in order to achieve the objectives
we have set for ourselves. The first results are already tangible.
In fact, all sectors closed 2004 with better than expected results.
Group break-even for 2004 is achievable.
"I wish to thank
Herbert Demel for the work he has carried out with ability and dedication.
I wish him well for the future."
News
courtesy of Maserati Media Center.
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