. DaimlerChrysler Names Ralph Gilles Vice
President - Jeep®/Truck and Component Design, Chrysler Group
Photo: DC
Chrysler Group's Director of Design Ralph Gilles
Auburn Hills, Mich.
- Effective April 1, Ralph Gilles will be promoted to Vice President
- Jeep®/Truck and Component Design, Chrysler Group. Gilles, who
served as Director - Truck Studio since 2005, will replace retiring
Ricardo (Rick) Aneiros.
Gilles has
held roles of increased responsibility since joining Chrysler
Group in 1992. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Transportation Design from the Center for Creative Studies
and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Michigan
State University.
"Ralph has emerged
as a true talent not only in our organization but in the automotive
design community," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design,
Chrysler Group. "He is a reflection of the company's positive momentum
and its deep bench of talent."
Aneiros joined
Chrysler Corporation in 1969 as a Product Stylist - Interior Styling
and most recently was named Vice President - Jeep/Truck, Component
Design, DaimlerChrysler Corporation in 1999.
"It has been a tremendous
honor to work with the Chrysler Group, both with the Design team and within
the entire organization," Aneiros said. "The industry has seen many changes
since I started, but the professionalism, creativity and friendships I have
experienced have been constant and consistent."
"Over the years, Rick's
insight and keen eye have been invaluable to our design family at Chrysler
Group," Creed said. "His spirit and talent have inspired many designers.
His roles here throughout his career have touched every aspect of our products
whether they were passenger cars, trucks, minivans or SUVs."
