SHANGHAI - General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) has named Steve Hill as the new president of GM China, succeeding Julian Blissett who will retire on June 1 after a 27-year tenure with the automaker. Hill, who is currently the vice president of global commercial operations, will be responsible for accelerating the company's electrification strategy in the Chinese market.
Blissett's retirement comes after a successful period at GM China, where he oversaw significant growth and navigated the company through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership contributed to strengthening GM's position in the competitive Chinese auto industry. Rory Harvey, GM executive vice president and president of Global Markets, acknowledged Blissett's role in laying a solid foundation for GM's continuous growth in China.
Hill, who will be based in Shanghai, brings extensive experience in marketing, sales, and customer service to his new role. He has previously served as vice president of U.S. Sales, Service and Marketing and global vice president of Customer Care and Aftersales. His appointment is part of GM's broader strategy to focus on customer relationships, drive sales, and enhance the purchase and ownership experiences in one of the world's most competitive auto markets.
"I am excited and energized by this new role, where I can leverage my experience in building strong relationships with partners, driving sales, and developing world-class purchase and ownership experiences for our customers, in one of the most competitive markets in the world," Hill stated.
The leadership transition is a significant move for GM as it continues to invest in electric vehicles and new technologies. With China being a leading market for electric vehicles, Hill's mandate will include leveraging opportunities presented by the country's rapid shift towards electrification.
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