karl slym

General Motors on Monday announced the appointment of Mr Karl Slym, 45, as the new President and Managing Director, GM India, effective October 1. He replaces Mr Rajeev Chaba, 43, who has been appointed Chairman and Managing Director, GM Egypt, after spearheading GM’s growth in India for the past two years. Mr Slym has held the dual roles of GM Asia-Pacific Vice-President, Quality, and GM Daewoo Automotive and Technology Vice-President, Quality, based in South Korea since January 2006.

Slym, would be responsible for GM's India operations. He would take over charge from Rajeev Chaba, who has been handling it for two years.

Chaba has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of GM Egypt.

India is one of GMs most significant growth markets and Rajeev has led the GM team at an important time in our history. We are delighted to have Karl bring his extensive experience to maintain that growth, GM Asia-Pacific Group Vice-President and President Nick Reilly said in a statement.

He said GM has made a commitment to expand model lineup, dealer footprint, research and development facilities, engineering capability and manufacturing capacity.

Slym has held the dual roles of GM Asia-Pacific Vice President (Quality) and GM Daewoo Automotive and Technology Vice President, Quality-based in South Korea since January 2006 and also worked in the United Kingdom, including Toyota UK, prior to joining General Motors in 1997.

Chaba assumed the role of President and Managing Director in June 2005, having been GM India's Chief Operating Office since September 2003.

He has also worked as the Marketing Director for GM Japan in 2002 and 2003 before returning to India as Chief Operating Officer, the statement said.


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