Following the departing of GM’s CEO, Fritz Henderson, high-profile vice chairmen Bob Lutz will receive new duties and titles. GM has also named Lutz’ replacement for his marketing roles, Susan Docherty.
Vice chairmen Bob Lutz is no stranger to the spotlight at GM, and now Lutz has been shifted from his marketing duties to become the adviser on design and global product development.
Lutz had made public his intention to retire earlier this year, but later decided to remain at GM once he was placed in charge of marketing in July.
Also involved in the shakeup is Mark Reuss, who served briefly as vice president of engineering earlier this year after leading GM’s Australian Holden in 2008. Reuss has now been named president of North America for GM.
In addition to the role changes for Lutz and Reuss, Susan Docherty, GM’s sales chief, has now taken over marketing and will also lead the service and parts organization.
