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'''James E. Press''' is the former Deputy [[CEO]] of [[Chrysler Group LLC]], having served in that capacity from June to December 2009.<ref name=BB /> Previously, he served as President of Sales & Marketing Operations of Chrysler LLC from September 2007 to June 2009. He also served as Senior Advisor to [[TD Auto Finance|Chrysler Financial Company]]. During this assignment, he assisted [[Sergio Marchionne]] in the transition to [[Fiat]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1034497_report-chrysler-deputy-ceo-jim-press-to-leave-company-by-years-end|title=Report: Chrysler Deputy CEO Jim Press To Leave Company By Year's End|website=Motor Authority|language=en|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Press was heavily involved in maintaining company operations and product development during the [[bankruptcy]] period.<ref name="BB">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/business/13auto.html|title=Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?|last=Vlasic|first=Bill|date=March 13, 2008|website=nytimes.com|publisher=New York Times |
'''James E. Press''' is the former Deputy [[CEO]] of [[Chrysler Group LLC]], having served in that capacity from June to December 2009.<ref name=BB /> Previously, he served as President of Sales & Marketing Operations of Chrysler LLC from September 2007 to June 2009. He also served as Senior Advisor to [[TD Auto Finance|Chrysler Financial Company]]. During this assignment, he assisted [[Sergio Marchionne]] in the transition to [[Fiat]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1034497_report-chrysler-deputy-ceo-jim-press-to-leave-company-by-years-end|title=Report: Chrysler Deputy CEO Jim Press To Leave Company By Year's End|website=Motor Authority|language=en|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Press was heavily involved in maintaining company operations and product development during the [[bankruptcy]] period.<ref name="BB">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/business/13auto.html|title=Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?|last=Vlasic|first=Bill|date=March 13, 2008|website=nytimes.com|publisher=New York Times}}</ref> Press was also Senior Advisor to the [[Renault–Nissan Alliance]], working closely with the CEO, [[Carlos Ghosn]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20100714/OEM02/100719955/nissan-renault-hires-former-toyota-chrysler-boss-jim-press-as-adviser|title=Nissan-Renault hires former Toyota, Chrysler boss Jim Press as adviser|date=2010-07-14|website=Automotive News|language=en|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Presently he is Senior Advisor to Hyundai Motor North America. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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After starting his career at [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], he joined [[Toyota]] in 1970 and rose steadily in the organization, serving in most key executive positions before being named COO of [[Toyota Motor North America]], the consolidating company for all sales, finance, manufacturing, design and engineering activities of one of the largest auto companies in the world.<ref>{{Cite news |
After starting his career at [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], he joined [[Toyota]] in 1970 and rose steadily in the organization, serving in most key executive positions before being named COO of [[Toyota Motor North America]], the consolidating company for all sales, finance, manufacturing, design and engineering activities of one of the largest auto companies in the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/jim-press-toyota-motor-company/|title=Interview: Jim Press, President and COO of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.|work=Motortrend|access-date=February 19, 2020}}</ref> Press served in that role until September 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/toyotas-top-us-exec-bolts-to-chrysler|title=Jim Press leaves Toyota to join Chrysler|last=Langlois|first=Shawn|website=MarketWatch|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> He was also the first non-Japanese member of Toyota's board of directors. |
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Since January 2019, Press has served as Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor to The McLarty Companies, a fourth-generation family transportation business based in [[Little Rock, Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20110912/RETAIL07/309129948/former-auto-exec-press-joins-mclarty-dealer-group|title=Former auto exec Press joins McLarty dealer group|date=2011-09-12|website=Automotive News|language=en|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Previously, Press served as a senior executive for three international ventures founded and established by [[Mack McLarty|Mark McLarty]]:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.automotivebuysellreport.com/mark-mclarty-turns-to-a-u-s-dealership-group-for-long-term-growth/|title=Mark McLarty turns to a U.S. dealership group for long-term growth|last=Webb|first=Alysha|website=Automotive Buy Sell Report|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Yanjun Auto Group, a leading luxury [[auto dealership]] chain in [[China]]; Caltibiano McLarty, a multidealer group based in [[Brazil]]; and GDV Imports, the [[Jaguar Land Rover]] distributor in [[Mexico]]. Later, Press was President of RML Automotive, a private, [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]]-based U.S. automotive dealer group established by [[Robert L. Johnson]], [[Mack McLarty]], Franklin McLarty, and Steve Landers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rljcompanies.com/companies/rlj-mclartylanders/rlj-mclarty-landers-management/|title=RML Automotive Management Team |
Since January 2019, Press has served as Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor to The McLarty Companies, a fourth-generation family transportation business based in [[Little Rock, Arkansas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20110912/RETAIL07/309129948/former-auto-exec-press-joins-mclarty-dealer-group|title=Former auto exec Press joins McLarty dealer group|date=2011-09-12|website=Automotive News|language=en|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Previously, Press served as a senior executive for three international ventures founded and established by [[Mack McLarty|Mark McLarty]]:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.automotivebuysellreport.com/mark-mclarty-turns-to-a-u-s-dealership-group-for-long-term-growth/|title=Mark McLarty turns to a U.S. dealership group for long-term growth|last=Webb|first=Alysha|website=Automotive Buy Sell Report|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref> Yanjun Auto Group, a leading luxury [[auto dealership]] chain in [[China]]; Caltibiano McLarty, a multidealer group based in [[Brazil]]; and GDV Imports, the [[Jaguar Land Rover]] distributor in [[Mexico]]. Later, Press was President of RML Automotive, a private, [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]]-based U.S. automotive dealer group established by [[Robert L. Johnson]], [[Mack McLarty]], Franklin McLarty, and Steve Landers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rljcompanies.com/companies/rlj-mclartylanders/rlj-mclarty-landers-management/|title=RML Automotive Management Team|access-date=February 19, 2020}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Press was born in [[Pasadena, California]]. His first marriage ended in divorce. In 2006, he was remarried to Suwichada Busamrong from [[Thailand]], Press and his wife live in [[Birmingham, Michigan]], and have six children; Robert Press, Jason Press, Christopher Press, Elizabeth Press, Nong Press, and Guy Busamrong-Press. |
Press was born in [[Pasadena, California]]. His first marriage ended in divorce. In 2006, he was remarried to Suwichada Busamrong from [[Thailand]], Press and his wife live in [[Birmingham, Michigan]], and have six children; Robert Press, Jason Press, Christopher Press, Elizabeth Press, Nong Press, and Guy Busamrong-Press. |
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Press is known to be an avid swimmer. He wears a single string on one wrist as a reminder that material wealth is not the most important thing.<ref name="yahoo1">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/business/13auto.html|title=Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?|last=Vlasic|first=Bill|date=March 13, 2008|work=New York Times |
Press is known to be an avid swimmer. He wears a single string on one wrist as a reminder that material wealth is not the most important thing.<ref name="yahoo1">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/business/13auto.html|title=Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?|last=Vlasic|first=Bill|date=March 13, 2008|work=New York Times}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Jim Press | |
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| Born | October 4, 1946 Age 70 Pasadena, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pittsburg State University (1968) |
| Occupation | Executive Vice President of The McLarty Companies |
| Children | Robert Press, Jason Press, Christopher Press, Elizabeth Press, Nong Press, Guy Busamrong-Press |
James E. Press is the former Deputy CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, having served in that capacity from June to December 2009.[1] Previously, he served as President of Sales & Marketing Operations of Chrysler LLC from September 2007 to June 2009. He also served as Senior Advisor to Chrysler Financial Company. During this assignment, he assisted Sergio Marchionne in the transition to Fiat.[2] Press was heavily involved in maintaining company operations and product development during the bankruptcy period.[1] Press was also Senior Advisor to the Renault–Nissan Alliance, working closely with the CEO, Carlos Ghosn.[3] Presently he is Senior Advisor to Hyundai Motor North America.
Career
After starting his career at Ford, he joined Toyota in 1970 and rose steadily in the organization, serving in most key executive positions before being named COO of Toyota Motor North America, the consolidating company for all sales, finance, manufacturing, design and engineering activities of one of the largest auto companies in the world.[4] Press served in that role until September 2007.[5] He was also the first non-Japanese member of Toyota's board of directors.
Since January 2019, Press has served as Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor to The McLarty Companies, a fourth-generation family transportation business based in Little Rock, Arkansas.[6] Previously, Press served as a senior executive for three international ventures founded and established by Mark McLarty:[7] Yanjun Auto Group, a leading luxury auto dealership chain in China; Caltibiano McLarty, a multidealer group based in Brazil; and GDV Imports, the Jaguar Land Rover distributor in Mexico. Later, Press was President of RML Automotive, a private, Dallas, Texas-based U.S. automotive dealer group established by Robert L. Johnson, Mack McLarty, Franklin McLarty, and Steve Landers.[8]
Personal life
Press was born in Pasadena, California. His first marriage ended in divorce. In 2006, he was remarried to Suwichada Busamrong from Thailand, Press and his wife live in Birmingham, Michigan, and have six children; Robert Press, Jason Press, Christopher Press, Elizabeth Press, Nong Press, and Guy Busamrong-Press.
Press is known to be an avid swimmer. He wears a single string on one wrist as a reminder that material wealth is not the most important thing.[9]
References
- ^ a b Vlasic, Bill (March 13, 2008). "Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?". nytimes.com. New York Times.
- ^ "Report: Chrysler Deputy CEO Jim Press To Leave Company By Year's End". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ "Nissan-Renault hires former Toyota, Chrysler boss Jim Press as adviser". Automotive News. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ "Interview: Jim Press, President and COO of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc". Motortrend. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Langlois, Shawn. "Jim Press leaves Toyota to join Chrysler". MarketWatch. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ "Former auto exec Press joins McLarty dealer group". Automotive News. 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ Webb, Alysha. "Mark McLarty turns to a U.S. dealership group for long-term growth". Automotive Buy Sell Report. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ "RML Automotive Management Team". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Vlasic, Bill (March 13, 2008). "Can a Toyota Man Fix Chrysler?". New York Times.