Corporate News

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the promotion of Jim Lievois, 60, to the newly created role of Executive Vice President (EVP). He also will continue to serve in his current role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) while overseeing Finance, Administration and IT. Based at the company’s Irvine, California Headquarters office, Lievois will continue to report to MNAO president and CEO, Masahiro Moro.

Through the partnership, MNAO and ChangeUp will focus on the company’s long-term design goal for all active exclusive dealerships.

Mazda North American Operations today announced the appointment of Dino Bernacchi, 47, to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the company’s U.S. operations.

The Gold Cup award is an exclusive designation given to a Mazda dealership for its focus and dedication to customer satisfaction and new vehicle sales.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the addition of Tim Olson to its public relations team as program manager, public relations.

The designation, given by MNAO, recognizes dealerships across the country for providing exemplary customer experiences together with top sales performance amongst similar-sized dealerships.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced changes to its senior management structure for operations in the United States.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the addition of Carley Hummel to its public relations team as specialist, corporate communications.

In an effort to align with Mazda’s move to the near-premium landscape and better engage with customers throughout the car buying, and owning, process, Mazda North American Operations has launched a redesigned website.

Dealers qualify for Mazda Gold Cup status by meeting rigorous customer satisfaction requirements, sales -loyalty goals, maintaining a quality dealership image, and ensuring their sales and service staff adheres to Mazda training requirements on an on-going basis.

Mazda will occupy five floors of the 21-floor building, totaling 102,000 square feet, with exclusive naming rights on the top of the building.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Masahiro Moro to the position of President and CEO, MNAO.

First seen in Milan last spring, Mazda Motor Corporation is bringing its “Bike by KODO concept” and “Sofa by KODO concept” to its event “Car as Art,” in Miami Beach December 4 and 5, 2015 at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco District.

In Montousse’s new position, he will oversee all of Mazda’s North American design operations, including next-generation vehicle design, exterior, interior and brand strategy development.

Premium black, clean white, and featuring new chrome Mazda signage, the new Retail Evolution Mazda dealerships will provide dealers with strong curb appeal.

The American Red Cross today recognized Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), headquartered in Irvine, California, for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP).

Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations, has been named the Global Auto News “Chairman’s Award” winner for 2014.

Dealers qualify for Mazda Gold Cup certification by meeting rigorous customer satisfaction requirements, sales-loyalty goals, maintaining a quality dealership image, and ensuring their sales and service staff adheres to Mazda training requirements on an on-going basis.

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