Zurich / Luton - As of June 1, Joe Jacuzzi (40) will be responsible for all brand, product development and technology communications for GM Europe. In his new function as General Director GME Product and Brand Communications, Jacuzzi will move to Ruesselsheim Germany, and will also be the lead communications executive for the Ruesselsheim campus. All brand PR teams at Opel, Chevrolet, Vauxhall, Saab and Cadillac/Corvette/HUMMER will report to him. Joe Jacuzzi has led the GM UK & I PR operation for the past year, creating a strong and cohesive team. He will continue to report to Christopher J. Preuss, Vice President GME Communications, based in Zurich.

Denis Chick is named Director of GM UK & I Communications, replacing Joe Jacuzzi. Denis brings a wealth of experience in leading the GM UK & I team and will also become a member of the European Communications Strategy Board: in addition to his product responsibility he will work closely with the team in Zurich on both corporate and internal communications in the UK. Denis will report to Joe Jacuzzi in his new role.

Denis was previously responsible for the product communications across the GM UK brands, including Chevrolet, Vauxhall, Saab, Cadillac, Corvette, and HUMMER.

Courtesy: General Motors, Switzerland

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