GM Names Gerald Johnson Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing
2019-02-28
DETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced that Gerald Johnson will become executive vice president, Global Manufacturing. He succeeds Alicia Boler Davis, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The move is effective April 1.
Johnson is currently vice president, North American Manufacturing and Labor Relations. In his new role, Johnson will lead GM’s global manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering and labor relations organizations. He will be a member of the GM Senior Leadership Team and will report to GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra.
“Gerald’s passion for the business, strong leadership skills and extensive manufacturing and labor experience will help in our efforts to continue to transform the company, supporting both the core business and future of mobility,” said Barra.
Prior to his position leading GM’s North American Manufacturing, Johnson served as vice president of Operational Excellence, where he worked to develop and execute an enterprise-wide cultural transformation with a focus on process discipline, continuous improvement and waste elimination. Under his leadership, a team of Lean Six Sigma experts developed a training initiative and coached employees in projects that improved the company’s operations efficiency.
Johnson and Boler Davis will begin the transition immediately.
“I’d like to thank Alicia for her 25 years of dedicated service to GM and for her leadership in driving both business results and culture change,” said Barra. “Alicia and I have worked together for many years and I appreciate her many contributions. I wish her and her family all the best.”
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