Published: April 19, 2008 12:13 am            

DELPHI: Company appoints new leadership

Delphi Corp. made some changes Friday in the top leadership for two of its divisions.

Ronald M. Pirtle is named president of Delphi Powertrain and president of the company’s European Operations. He succeeds Guy Hachey, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity, a press release said. Pirtle, who had been president of Delphi Thermal, will relocate to Luxembourg and will continue to report to Delphi CEO Rodney O’Neal.

James A. Bertrand succeeds Pirtle as president of Delphi Thermal, and also maintains his current responsibilities as president of the company’s Automotive Holdings Group. Both divisions are headquartered in southeast Michigan.

Both executives remain members of the Delphi Strategy Board, the company's top policy-making group, and the appointments are effective May 1.

Pirtle, 53, has more than 30 years experience in the automotive industry and has held a variety of assignments in engineering, finance and operations. He has served as the president of Delphi Thermal for 12 years.

Bertrand, 50, has 29 years of service with the company. He has held a variety of assignments in engineering, finance, and operations and has served as president of two of Delphi’s divisions.

        

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