Monday, December 11, 2006
Chrysler boss resigns
Joe Eberhardt, Chrysler Group’s embattled executive vice president of global sales, marketing and service, has resigned from the company.
Falling US sales and problems with over-production had made Eberhardt unpopular with the dealer network and may have contributed to his departure.
He leaves to head up his own Mercedes-Benz dealership. Chrysler Group president and chief executive Tom LaSorda said: “Being back in the retail world is something he has talked about for some time now, and having a proven track record in that arena, makes it a natural move.” Chrysler is yet to name Eberhardt’s successor.
DATED: 11.12.06
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Falling US sales and problems with over-production had made Eberhardt unpopular with the dealer network and may have contributed to his departure.
He leaves to head up his own Mercedes-Benz dealership. Chrysler Group president and chief executive Tom LaSorda said: “Being back in the retail world is something he has talked about for some time now, and having a proven track record in that arena, makes it a natural move.” Chrysler is yet to name Eberhardt’s successor.
DATED: 11.12.06
FEED: MT
