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(Reuters) – Normal Motors (NYSE:) stated on Wednesday Doug Parks, who leads the automaker’s world product growth group, would retire after almost 4 a long time with the corporate throughout which he performed a key function in its electrification technique.
Throughout his tenure, Parks has overseen groups which are liable for growing GM’s EV structure and the engineering group behind its self-driving unit, Cruise.
GM additionally named Ken Morris, presently vice chairman, world automobile and propulsion groups; and Josh Tavel, presently world VP of buyer care and aftersales, to new management roles in its product growth group, which can now be below its president, Mark Reuss.
The modifications are efficient Jan. 2 and are available at a time when GM has been struggling to launch its next-generation EVs amid lower-than-expected demand and offers with a disaster at Cruise.
GM CEO Mary Barra had beforehand stated she was “disappointed” with EV manufacturing this 12 months attributable to difficulties with battery module meeting.
“We’ve spent years preparing GM to transition to an all-electric future, and Doug’s leadership has been pivotal,” Barra stated in an announcement on Wednesday.
