Ramdev will lead GM’s treasury operations, banking, and investor relations.
General Motors has named Niharika Taskar Ramdev, 44, GM vice president, Finance and Treasurer. Before this promotion, Ramdev was chief financial officer for GM’s Global Purchasing and Supply Chain operation, a position she has held since August, 2011.
It is the latest sound of shattering glass at the U.S.’s largest automaker, which was the first global automaker to appoint a female CEO, Mary Barra.She will replace Jim Davlin, who has “elected to leave the company to pursue outside opportunities.” Davlin will remain an adviser to the company for six months beginning 1 May 1.
“Niharika is an accomplished leader who brings substantial treasury and operational experience to this role,” said Chuck Stevens, GM executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Her primary focus will be on maintaining our fortress balance sheet, achieving investment grade credit ratings and developing a sustainable capital allocation strategy.”
After joining GM in 1996, Taskar Ramdev held a variety of positions including assistant treasurer from 2008 to 2011 and regional treasurer for GM International Operations from 2006 to 2008.
She will report to Stevens, and will lead GM’s global treasury operations, including capital planning, capital market activities, worldwide banking and participate in business development, risk management and investor relations.
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
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