GM Communications Announces Leadership Moves

2008-03-31, DETROIT – Steve Harris, GM vice president, global communications, announced today a series of leadership moves, effective April 1, 2008.

* Tony Cervone, 45, currently GMNA vice president, communications, has been named communications vice president, global strategy and integration. In his new role, Tony will oversee communications teams for GM’s four global regions. He will also lead product and brand communications, financial communications, executive communications, and a number of other internal and external communications teams.

* Tom Pyden, 52,currently executive director, corporate communications, will replace Tony as GMNA vice president, communications. In Tom’s new role, he will lead communications for GM North America, including vehicle sales, service and marketing.

* Katie Maple McBride,46, director, global internal and manufacturing/labor communications, has been named executive director, global internal and executive communications. Her responsibilities will include global internal, executive, labor and manufacturing communications, along with policy and Washington communications.

“These appointments will further strengthen our communications team and align it to better serve our internal and external audiences," said Harris. “In their new positions, these experienced GM communications leaders will play key roles in building our business in North America and around the globe.”

Note to media: We will issue new contact lists reflecting these and other changes in GM Communications in the near future.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

Source: GM

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