Executive Shuffle: Brian Small Becomes Executive Director Of GM Fleet And Commercial Operations

Brian Small

General Motors has named 31-year company veteran Brian Small to the position of Executive Director of Fleet and Commercial Operations. Brian was most recently General Director for GMNA Order Fulfillment and Global Supply Chain Center Operations and will also be in charge of the International Product Center (IPC). In his new position, Brian will report to Susan Docherty, Vice President of Sales, Service, and Marketing, who had the following to say about the appointment:

“I’m confident Brian will bring his extensive experience and strong leadership to the critical fleet and commercial organization and make an immediate positive impact. His service at each of our brands on the ground level, working with various dealerships throughout the country, will bring invaluable perspective and customer focus.”

Brian is filling the opening left by Jim Campbell, who was promoted to head the Chevrolet brand in December. Based in Detroit, Brian is a 1978 Michigan Tech graduate and earned an MBA from the University of Maryland in 2006. GM will announce the replacement for Brian’s previous position at a later date. The change is effective immediately.

We have GM’s full press release after the break.

PRESS RELEASE

GM announces new Fleet & Commercial leader

2010-01-13

Effective immediately, Brian Small has been appointed to the position of Executive Director for Fleet and Commercial Operations as well as assuming responsibility for the International Product Center (IPC). Brian was most recently General Director for GMNA Order Fulfillment and Global Supply Chain Center Operations. In his new position, Brian will be reporting to Susan Docherty, Vice President Sales, Service and Marketing. A replacement for Brian will be announced at a later date.

“I’m confident Brian will bring his extensive experience and strong leadership to the critical fleet and commercial organization and make an immediate positive impact,” said Docherty. “His service at each of our brands on the ground level, working with various dealerships throughout the country, will bring invaluable perspective and customer focus.”

Brian joined GM in April of 1979. Most of his career has been in the Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing functions. He has held a wide variety of positions in the following areas: Field Sales and Service, Business Management, Advertising, Marketing, Service Operations, Sales Promotions, Incentives, Events Management, Regional Sales, Service and Marketing Leadership, and Vehicle Distribution. Brian has worked in several key markets across the United States and represented all four of our core brands. His most recent field assignments were in the Southeast and Northeast Regions.