Auburn Hills, Mich., USA - June 16, 2014, Auburn Hills, Mich., USA - Chrysler Group LLC announced several changes to its board of directors.
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Hermann G. Waldemer has joined the Chrysler Group board.
Most recently, Mr. Waldemer served as Chief Financial Officer of Philip Morris International. He assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer of Philip Morris International on 28 March 2008, following the spin-off of Philip Morris International from Altria Group, Inc. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 2005.
Mr. Hermann joined Philip Morris International in 1987, holding a number of positions, including Manager of Finance for the European Union Region and Managing Director of Philip Morris France, before being appointed Managing Director of Philip Morris Germany in 2000. In April 2003, he became President, Western Europe where he managed Philip Morris International’s business in the Region from our Operations Center in Lausanne. Prior to joining Philip Morris International, he worked for Coopers & Lybrand GmbH.
A certified public accountant, Mr. Hermann has a degree in economics, finance and tax from the University of Regensburg in Germany. He replaces Douglas Steenland who leaves the Board at the expiration of his term.
In addition, the Chrysler Board has increased in size to 13 members and now includes the following executives:
Reid A. Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales, Chrysler Group LLC; Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Canada Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC, and member of Fiat S.p.A. Group Executive Council (GEC), the highest executive decision-making body within Fiat outside of its Board of Directors
Giorgio Fossati, General Counsel, Fiat S.p.A.
Michael J. Keegan, Senior Vice President – Human Resources and Corporate Sustainability Officer, Chrysler Group LLC and GEC member
Michael Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC; Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific (APAC) and Lead Executive for International Operations, Chrysler Group LLC and GEC member ■