Jim DeLuca To Lead GM Global Manufacturing

Jim DeLuca will become Executive Vice President of General Motors Global Manufacturing on February 1, succeeding Tim Lee, who is retiring April 1 after a nearly 45-year career that included key positions in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and global operations.

DeLuca is currently Vice President of Manufacturing for GM International Operations. GM China President Matt Tsien will continue to lead operations in the world’s largest automotive market. In addition to leading global manufacturing, Lee was Chairman of GM China.

As the head of GM Global Manufacturing, Lee oversaw quality improvements and cost reductions in product launches that allowed reinvestment in products and technology. In 2013, GM launched more than 40 vehicles and nearly 25 powertrains around the world. Lee’s leadership and strong relationships with local partners in China also helped spur growth of the company’s business in that market. General Motors and its joint ventures sold a record 3,160,377 vehicles in China last year.

DeLuca, 52, will report to GM CEO Mary Barra in his new role, leading more than 200,000 employees at 171 facilities in 31 countries. A 35-year GM veteran, DeLuca has extensive experience in global manufacturing, quality, labor relations, and product launches. In his most recent role as head of GMIO Manufacturing, he drove significant improvements in quality and manufacturing cost while managing the launch of 19 new vehicles in China and across International Operations.

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