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Opel boss to head GM Europe

November 7, 2011

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FRANKFURT, Germany—General Motors says that the head of its German-based Opel subsidiary will take over as head of GM Europe in January.

Karl-Friedrich Stracke will replace Nick Reilly, who is retiring after 37 years with GM in Asia, Europe and Latin America, the company said in a statement Monday.

Stracke, 55, took over the helm at Opel in March. He will remain head of the Opel and Vauxhall brands.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- General Motors says that the head of its German-based Opel subsidiary will take over as head of GM Europe in January.

Karl-Friedrich Stracke will replace Nick Reilly, who is retiring after 37 years with GM in Asia, Europe and Latin America, the company said in a statement Monday.

Stracke, 55, took over the helm at Opel in March. He will remain head of the Opel and Vauxhall brands.