GM Announces Executive Promotions

General Motors GM today announced the following leadership changes in its U.S. marketing operations, effective February 1: Chris Perry, is appointed vice president, U.S. marketing, replacing Joel Ewanick. Perry will report to Ewanick, who was named Global Chief Marketing Officer on Dec. 17, 2010. Rick Scheidt, currently executive director, Chevrolet product marketing, is named U.S. vice president, Chevrolet Marketing, replacing Perry. Scheidt, 57, joined GM in 1980, and has held several marketing positions within GM, primarily with the Chevrolet brand. John Schwegman, currently U.S. vice president, Buick-GMC Marketing, is named U.S. vice president, GMC Marketing. Tony DiSalle, currently product and marketing director, Chevrolet Volt, is named U.S. vice president, Buick Marketing.