AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens VDO Automotive today
announced the promotion of Brian FitzGerald to Director of Diesel Systems -
North America. He now is responsible for developing and promoting the
company's diesel initiatives for original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
customers in the NAFTA region. He also will continue in his role as manager
of Siemens VDO Automotive's Auburn Hills, Mich. Test Center.
"As a leader in the development and manufacturer of next generation diesel
technology, Siemens VDO Automotive is looking to realize the market potential
of its innovative Piezo Common Rail technology here in North America," said
Siemens VDO Automotive Vice President of Powertrain Kregg Wiggins. "Brian's
technical background and powertrain experience in the European arena make him
the perfect person to help us reach our North American diesel objectives."
FitzGerald's career with Siemens VDO Automotive spans more than seven
years. Prior to his current assignments, he spent the last three years as a
manager at the company's Toulouse, France Test Center.
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI), headquartered in Munich, is a leading global
electronics and engineering company. It employs more than 450,000 people in
193 countries and reported worldwide sales in excess of $72.7 billion in
fiscal 2001 (10/1/00 - 9/30/01).
The United States is Siemens' largest market, with 77,000 employees and
sales of more than $18.9 billion in fiscal 2001. Siemens is a leading
provider of advanced technology solutions in the information and
communications, medical, power, automation and control, transportation and
lighting sectors, and leverages its global network of innovation and
unparalleled technological heritage to deliver business results for Siemens'
customers around the globe. For more information about Siemens in the U.S.,
go to http://www.usa.siemens.com .
Siemens VDO Automotive is a tier-one supplier of automotive
electronic/electrical systems and components with applications covering
gasoline and diesel powertrain systems, safety and chassis systems, body
electronics and interior and infotainment. Worldwide sales reflecting partial
fiscal year 2000/2001 totaled $5.0 billion.
On Jan. 1, 2002, Siemens Automotive Corp. and VDO North America merged to
form Siemens VDO Automotive in the United States.
For more information, visit http://www.usa.siemensvdo.com .
SOURCE Siemens VDO Automotive
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CONTACT:
David Ladd of Siemens VDO Automotive,
+1-248-209-5822, or david.ladd@at.siemens.com
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