General Motors announced on Wednesday that President Johan de Nysschen is leaving the company, effectively immediately, to pursue other interests.
In a release, GM said Steve Carlisle will become the new president and senior vice president, while Travis Hester will take over as president and managing director of GM Canada. The company says the transition will begin right away.
“We appreciate Johan’s efforts over the last four years in setting a stronger foundation for Cadillac,” said General Motors President Dan Ammann. “Looking forward, the world is changing rapidly, and, beginning with the launch of the new XT4, it is paramount that we capitalize immediately on the opportunities that arise from this rate of change. This move will further accelerate our efforts in that regard.”
De Nysschen was appointed Cadillac president on Aug. 18, 2014, and was in charge of the company's brand globally. He has previously worked as president of Infiniti Motor Company Limited and President of Audi America, Inc.
