GM announces leadership changes to ‘accelerate growth’

General Motors (GM) announced leadership changes to “support the continued turnaround of the GM China business, further drive the resurgence of Cadillac, and grow exports around the globe.” GM senior vice president and president GM China, Steve Hill, will take on a newly created role, GM senior vice president Global Export and Retail Innovation, reporting to GM executive vice president and president GM Global Markets, Rory Harvey. In the new role, effective December 1, Hill will have a mandate to accelerate exports by leveraging GM’s global manufacturing footprint, strong brands and local distribution channels. John Roth, currently vice president of Global Cadillac, will succeed Hill as GM senior vice president and president GM China, reporting to Harvey. Effective January 1, GM Canada president and managing director Kristian Aquilina will succeed Roth as vice president of Global Cadillac, reporting to GM senior vice president and president North America, Duncan Aldred. John Roth will oversee both GM China and Global Cadillac until January 1. A replacement for Aquilina will be announced at a later date.