General Motors has appointed a new president to oversee its European arm, ahead of a huge reintegration into the continental market with a new EV-only line-up to be announced next year.
Jaclyn McQuaid takes over the position today from Mahmoud Samara, who held the role for just over a year and leaves his post citing family reasons.
Having been with the American firm for 22 years, McQuaid brings vast experience to the role, says GM, most recently helping it take top spot for full-size truck sales in the US.
Her new role will involve leading GM’s European push – it only established its EU arm last year – with