Chrysler reshuffles its management and Dodge divided into two distinct groups

The new Italian direction Chrysler announced Monday a surprise from the direction of the company and its subsidiary Dodge split into two groups reshuffle, a focusing on trucks and the other cars.

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The president and CEO of Chrysler, Peter Fong, suddenly left the company, as Michael Accavitti, the president and CEO of Dodge. Mr. Fong was also the main responsible for sales, would leave for personal reasons, while Mr. Accavitti would have done to pursue other interests.

Both of them were with the company for about three months.

Sales of Chrysler Group _ which includes the Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands are _ falling 39 percent in the first nine months of the year. Chrysler has also been taken aback by the program "scrapping" of the American government, not having enough vehicles available to enjoy.

As for the division of Dodge, the portion "truck" will be directed by Fred Diaz, who managed the business center Chrysler Denver. He also became the director of Chrysler's sales in the United States.

The vice-president in charge of design, Ralph Gilles, will assume responsibility of the division "auto" Dodge, which includes vans, in addition to retaining his current spots.

The two men share the former responsibilities of Mr. Accavitti. Mr. Fong has replaced him as Olivier Lefrancois, an officer of Fiat, which had the responsibility of the Lancia brand.