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Reid Bigland
EmployerChrysler (formerly)
Known forFormer CEO of Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Ram Trucks, and Maserati

Reid Bigland initially joined DaimlerChrysler's Freightliner, and was later appointed as the President of Freightliner Trucks in 2002, He was later appointed as the chairman, president, and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Canada (later FCA/Stellantis Canada) in July 2006.[1]

In 2011, Bigland was appointed as CEO of Dodge,[2] but would later be replaced by Tim Kuniskis, after Reid was appointed as the CEO of Ram Trucks in 2013. [3] In 2016, he would be appointed as the CEO of Alfa Romeo, and Maserati.[4]

Whistleblower lawsuit and resignation[edit]

In 2019, Bigland filed a Whistleblower Lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles after claiming his pay was cut by 90%.[5] The case was settled, and in 2020, Bigland resigned from FCA to "pursue interests outside of FCA."[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Freightliner Executive to Lead DaimlerChrysler Canada". www.wardsauto.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  2. ^ "Stellantis Media - Chrysler Group Announces Management Changes". Stellantis North America. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  3. ^ "Chrysler Shuffles Management After Diaz Departure". www.wardsauto.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  4. ^ "FCA Canada's Reid Bigland now head of Alfa Romeo, Maserati". cbc.ca. May 24, 2016.
  5. ^ Gardner, Greg. "FCA's U.S. Sales Chief Files Whistleblower Suit Over His Cooperation With An SEC Inquiry". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  6. ^ Noble, Breana. "Head of Ram, Fiat Chrysler sales exits after his whistleblower lawsuit". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-07-07.