Chrysler LLC has named L. John Cataldo vice president/business development and mergers & acquisitions. In the new position, Cataldo will be responsible for leading all major business development
activities globally, including alliances, partnerships, joint ventures and key multi-region, product-related programs.
Cataldo joins Chrysler after 13 years with General Electric
as a GE Energy Business GM/strategy, marketing and commercial operations. Cataldo is a former officer and pilot with the U.S. Air Force.
He will be based in Auburn Hills, Mich., and will report
to Vice Chairman and President Tom LaSorda. The appointment takes effect immediately.
--Karl Greenberg