Chrysler Group LLC is making a series of management changes to its leadership team. Effective immediately, Al Gardner is appointed President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand. Gardner was
most recently Director of Chrysler Group's Southeast Business Center. He joined the company in 1986. Gardner replaces Saad Chehab who was named Chief Marketing Officer of Maserati S.p.A.
worldwide.
In addition to his current responsibilities as President and CEO of the Dodge Brand, Tim Kuniskis assumes responsibility for the company's Fleet operations as Pete Grady was named
President and CEO of Maserati North America Inc. Grady will retain his Chrysler Group Dealer Network responsibilities as Vice President Dealer Network Development. Both appointments are
effective immediately.
In related moves, Robert Graczyk is appointed Head of Sales - Australia for all Fiat and Chrysler brands, effective immediately. Graczyk previously served as President
and CEO of Maserati North America. He joined Chrysler in 1986. Jeffrey Kommor is appointed Vice President of U.S. Sales Operations, effective January 1, 2014. Previously, Kommor served as
Director of the company's Northeast Business Center. He joined the company in 1985.
"All of these appointments represent important recognition of the positive contribution that each
individual has brought to the organization," said Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO. "We continue to value the talent within our walls, as we grow strong leaders and provide
opportunities for top performers."