GM picks Hummer marketing chief

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Jamie LaReau
March 6, 2006 - 6:00 am


DETROIT -- General Motors has named Megan Stooke as director of marketing for Hummer.

Stooke, 38, replaces Liz Vanzura, who became global director of marketing for Cadillac on Feb. 1.

Stooke was director of advertising and sales promotion for Chevrolet. Her replacement will be named later.

While at Chevy, Stooke oversaw day-to-day activities on several key launches, including the new Tahoe SUV and the HHR.

Stooke will report to Martin Walsh, divisional general manager for Hummer. The new assignment took effect Wednesday, March 1, a GM spokeswoman says.

An Australian citizen, Stooke began her career with GM Holden, GM's Australian unit, in 1995. She joined Chevrolet in North America last May.

Before joining GM Holden, Stooke spent...

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[kenman923]

I would like to see what she can do with Hummer.

[Bvonscott]

As long as those Hummer commercials stay cool all will be fine.

[mikest00]

Originally Posted by kenman923

I would like to see what she can do with Hummer.

Be careful, one missed keystroke and that statement takes on a whole new meaning!

[01cavalier]

Mentionng her work on the HHR & Tahoe launches, sounds like she may do well for Hummer.

[asim]

Originally Posted by 01cavalier

Mentionng her work on the HHR & Tahoe launches, sounds like she may do well for Hummer.

Thats what I thought too...=]

[Gm786]

It will be intresting to see what she can do for GM's Hummer.