Friday, August 3, 2012

GM Design: Lyon Out at Opel, Buick and Cadillac Boss Adams to Assume Duties Temporarily

David G. Lyon

One month ago, we reported on GM designer David Lyon’s imminent move to become head of design at Opel in Germany. Lyon was responsible for Buick and GMC design, GM’s interior design, and “global cross brand design.” Last week, Lyon’s tenure with GM came to an abrupt end. The circumstances suggest that his exit was neither amicable nor the result of careful planning on either side. We understand that Lyon was escorted from GM premises on Thursday. An e-mail issued by Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design, basically stated, “Effective immediately, David Lyon is no longer an employee of General Motors Corporation.” Read full story »

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