Jim Press, Toyota ’s top executive in the United States, has been named co-president and vice chairman of Chrysler . Press, who has worked for Toyota for 37 years, was recently announced as the first non-Japanese executive to be inducted to Toyota’s board of directors. Press will share the position with Tom LaSorda.
According to Automotive News, LaSorda will be responsible for manufacturing and suppliers, while Press will be responsible for sales and marketing. Both will report to Chrysler’s CEO, Bob Nardelli.
Just last month Chrysler hired Lexus marketing vice president Deborah Wahl Meyer as its chief marketing officer.
