Cadillac appoints Jim Bunnell as US Vice-President of Sales

Cadillac announced the appointment of James (Jim) Bunnell as US Vice-President of Sales, effective October 1, 2014. He will report to Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.

"The addition of Jim to Cadillac's leadership team is one of the key steps we
are taking to strengthen the focus and alignment of our organization," said de Nysschen. "Jim has strong experience leading automotive sales and service organizations, including the crucial partnerships with dealers that are so important to our success."

In this role, Bunnell, 59, will lead Cadillac's sales and service activities in the brand's largest market. This includes leadership of the brand's sales and service staffs across the US, and driving strategies for retail sales and customer experience initiatives.

Bunnell currently is Vice-President Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe Sales.

Bunnell joined General Motors in 1979, and has worked in finance, manufacturing, product planning and regional sales management. In 2007, he was named General Manager of Pontiac, Buick and GMC. The following year, Jim was named General Manager of the US Sales Support Group of General Motors, working across all GM brands.

Bunnell will replace Kurt McNeil, US Vice-President Sales Operations, who served as interim US Vice-President Cadillac Sales for the last two months.

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