• December 17, 2010

Joel Ewanick is moving up a notch at General Motors. The marketing star lured over from Hyundai Motor America, via Nissan, in May to be VP North American marketing has been appointed Global CMO, effective immediately. 

"As we continue our rapid growth in major global markets, it is important that we take a more customer-focused view of our overall marketing strategy," said Dan Akerson, CEO, in a statement.  "In a short period of time, with his marketing acumen and creative leadership, Joel has proven to be a vocal advocate for the customer.  He is the right leader to take GM's marketing strategy to the next level." Ewanick will have oversight of GM's global messaging for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and any other brands GM markets worldwide.  He will also oversee GM corporate marketing and the automaker's participation in global auto shows and events.

The company says Ewanick, in his capacity as global CMO will report to Dan Akerson, and to Mark Reuss, president, GM North America  in his current U.S. marketing role.