Holden boss takes Asia GM role

Mike Devereux, previously the managing director of Holden, has been promoted to vice-president of sales, marketing, and after-sales in GM's consolidated international operations division. He will be relocating to Shanghai to oversee operations in 100 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

The federal government criticized General Motors for promoting Mike Devereux during crucial funding negotiations with Holden, as he was a key figure in the industry funding talks.

Mike Devereux's promotion could impact Holden as he was a central figure in funding negotiations. His departure might affect the continuity and progress of these discussions.

Mike Devereux's new role as vice-president of sales, marketing, and after-sales in GM's international operations will take effect in November.

In his new role, Mike Devereux will be based in Shanghai, overseeing GM's operations in various regions including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Mike Devereux will oversee operations in 100 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East in his new position at GM.

Mike Devereux's relocation to Shanghai is expected to enhance GM's oversight and strategic operations across a vast international market, potentially improving sales, marketing, and after-sales services in these regions.

Before his promotion, Mike Devereux served as the managing director of Holden, where he played a significant role in industry funding negotiations.