Chrysler Group Appoints New Head of Product Development
 

August 12, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  Chrysler Group LLC today named John Nigro Head of NAFTA Product Development, effective immediately.  In this role, Nigro has responsibility for all systems and component engineering, vehicle line programs, advance vehicle development, architecture, innovation and product technical planning. He also oversees vehicle testing and validation. In addition, Nigro joins the NAFTA Leadership Team reporting to Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne.
 
Previously, Nigro was Vice President - Systems & Component Engineering, a position he held since April 2013. In that role, Nigro oversaw systems and component engineering for the Company’s entire vehicle line up.  Prior to that, he held a series of positions in engineering with increasing responsibility.  Nigro joined the Company in 1984.
 
Nigro replaces Mark Chernoby who was appointed Chief Operating Officer Product Development, overseeing the activities of the Engineering and Development organization across the four operating regions.
 
 
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli. FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA).

FCA is an international automotive group listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FCAU” and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol “FCA.”

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