Magna appoints North American powertrain president

Starting September 2005, Greg Deveson will take on the position of president at Magna Powertrain North America, Magna International Inc. announced July 28.
Magna Powertrain Inc. is based in Concord, Ont., while its parent company, Magna International, is headquartered in Aurora, Ont. Magna Powertrain also has an office in Austria.
"I have known Mr. Deveson for a long time, particularly from our previous co-operation in the Saab 9(3) program at Magna Steyr as well as from the Fiat-GM powertrain joint venture," said Herbert Demel, president of Magna Powertrain. "He brings vast experience in the powertrain business, especially in the area of operations, to our management team."