GNS Names Mike Alcala Board Vice Chairman, CEO Emeritus; Chris Eisenhart Named President and CEO
October 30, 2024Comments
GNS North America, Grand Rapids, MI, a Tier 1 automotive
supplier of primarily hot stamped components and assemblies, announced that
Mike Alcala has transitioned from the CEO position to the role of vice chairman
board of directors, and also has been given the honorary title of chief executive
officer emeritus. The firm also promoted Chris Eisenhart from chief operating officer
to chief executive officer.
In his new role, Alcala will oversee the C-suite leadership team executives; business planning processes; market and customer strategy; and leadership development.
Eisenhart, who will continue to report to Alcala, has played
an instrumental leadership role in improving operations and in the development
and enhancement of business processes. He also has worked to further develop
the organization, resulting in sustainable performance at all levels. This role
completes the transition that started one year ago.
GNS North America has been recognized as General Motors Supplier of the Year for the past 3 yr. The company also has earned recognition as one of the Brightest Companies to Work For in Western Michigan for the past 10 yr., and in Metro Detroit for the 3rd year in a row.
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