SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chip McClure, chief
executive officer and president, Federal-Mogul Corporation
(OTC Bulletin Board: FDMLQ), has announced an organizational realignment to
achieve a more efficient and customer-focused executive leadership structure.
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Gerhard Boehm has been appointed senior vice president, Powertrain. Boehm
had been vice president, Pistons, since November 2001. Before that, he served
as both vice president, technology - Europe, and vice president, power
cylinder systems engineering, technology and sales - Europe. He joined
Federal-Mogul in 1999 with its acquisition of Alcan Deutschland's piston
business, where he was managing director of the piston business in Nuremberg,
Germany.
Reporting directly to Boehm are:
-- Rainer Jueckstock, senior vice president, Pistons, Rings and Liners
-- Wilhelm Schmelzer, who will continue to be responsible for the Bearings
Group and will retain corporate regional responsibility as executive vice
president for Europe, Africa and South America
-- Ian Edmondson, vice president, Valve Train and Transmission Products
"Combining the Powertrain product groups will better leverage the
synergies and sharing of best practices," McClure said. "In addition, this
organization is well-connected to our customers' needs and will streamline the
go-to-market process while advancing our opportunities in powertrain systems."
The manufacturing support and advanced development groups have been
consolidated. John Tobiczyk, vice president, manufacturing support, will add
responsibility for advanced development. Bob Bertsch, previously vice
president, advanced development, will be leaving Federal-Mogul. "Bob's
contributions to the organization have been greatly appreciated," McClure
said.
G. Michael Lynch, executive vice president and chief financial officer,
will also assume responsibility for the global supply chain management
function. Jeff Kaminski, previously vice president, finance - Powertrain
Group, has been appointed vice president, global supply chain management.
Kaminski succeeds Ramzi Hermiz, who will become vice president, European
Aftermarket. John McCormack, currently vice president, European aftermarket,
plans to retire effective March 31, 2004. "We look forward to Jeff's
contributions as we continue to leverage our supply chain processes as a
strategic competitive advantage," McClure said.
Dale Pilger, senior vice president, global original equipment sales,
application engineering and marketing, will add responsibility for Asia
Pacific. "Dale's experience in the Asia Pacific region and his extensive
knowledge of the marketplace will be especially beneficial as we pursue our
growth strategy in this region," said McClure. Reporting directly to Pilger
is Brian Ruddy, vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, who will
remain located in Yokohama, Japan.
Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems,
modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and
the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials
expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution
flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of
value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its
teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers
and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs
47,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit
the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .
SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation
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