Chrysler Financial
announced today the appointment of key executives to further strengthen the
company's focus on its core business.
Thomas F. Gilman is appointed to the newly created position of Vice
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. This position combines the former
roles of Executive Vice Chairman and President and Chief Executive Officer
into a single position. In this new position Gilman will set the strategic
direction that creates value and ensures the alignment of the company's
performance with investor's expectation.
Darryl R. Jackson is appointed Chief Operating Officer and is
responsible for leading the company's sales and marketing activities.
Jackson joins Chrysler Financial from Chrysler LLC where he previously held
the position of Vice President - U.S. Sales.
"We are pleased to have Darryl join the team," said Gilman. "Darryl's
strong finance background in combination with his extensive experience in
sales and marketing at Chrysler and his relationships with the dealer body
will be a great asset to us in our efforts going forward."
Reporting to the Vice Chairman and CEO are:
- Lee Wilson, Chief Financial Officer
- Darcy Walker, Chief Risk Officer
- Darryl Jackson, Chief Operating Officer
- Tracy Hackman, Vice President & General Counsel
- Janet Toronski, Vice President - Dealer Credit & National Accounts
- Machelle McAdory, Vice President - Human Resources, Administrative
Services and Communications
- Matt Thibaudeau, Vice President - Services Group
In addition to these announcements, Paul Knauss, President and CEO, and
William F. Jones, Jr., Chief Operating Officer, have announced their
decisions to retire.
"Paul and William have made significant contributions to Chrysler
Financial's success over the years," said Gilman. "While it is difficult to
lose two seasoned leaders, Chrysler Financial is on solid ground and I
appreciate their dedication and commitment to ensuring the company is well
positioned for the future."
Chrysler Financial
Chrysler Financial offers automotive financial products and services to
both dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles in the
U.S., Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. In addition it offers vehicle wholesale
and retail financing to more than 3,600 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers.
Currently, nearly three million drivers in the United States enjoy the
benefits of financing with Chrysler Financial. Chrysler Financial has an
employee base of 4,000 and supports a global portfolio of $70 billion.
SOURCE Chrysler Financial
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