Former General Motors luxury division chief Mark McNabb is apparently set to head up Maserati’s North American efforts, according to sources in Italy and the United States. McNabb, whose main task had been to lead Cadillac, Saab and Hummer, spent the bulk of his 13 months at GM trying to find a new buyer for the two latter brands.
According to Automotive News, McNabb will replace Marti Eulberg who left the Italian automaker last month “to pursue other opportunities.”
McNabb announced his departure from GM last week. He had previously worked primarily for Nissan, though a brief stint as VP of Sales at Mercedes-Benz USA has helped give him some European luxury experience.
Maserati is a tough sell at the moment, as premium luxury car sales have dropped off significantly due to the global economic downturn. Sales are down nearly 60 percent this year.
05/27, 9:19 AM
posted by:
Borat
Makes perfect sense to me: he sold as many Caddys, Hummers and Saabs lately that Maserati is achievable goal.
05/27, 10:01 AM
posted by:
jdasch1
That wheel pictured is one great looking wheel.
05/27, 11:23 AM
posted by:
ricky_b
I’m not a fan of portholes, esp on Buick, but OUCH that’s hot. And the wheels… sexy!
05/27, 11:49 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Sounds like a good gig. If he manages to sell a few dozen more cars than the last guy he’ll probably be in the running for executive of the year. Besides, who wouldn’t want a Maserati as their company car?
05/27, 12:32 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Good move for him.
05/27, 4:45 PM
posted by:
The Stig
But really spent the bulk of his 13 months at Cadillac trying to find a “plan B” job for himself then a buyer for Saab and Hummer. We know he succeeded at one of those goals.
05/28, 6:53 PM
posted by:
Pazzo Canguri
LEave Maserati Alone you putz, got stuff up another car company….
Maserati..DONT HIRE HIM….