Jack Uppal Named GM Chief In Middle East
DUBAI, UAE: Jack Uppal has been appointed President and Managing Director of General Motors Africa & Middle East (GM AMEO) and he will be based in Dubai.
Uppal holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from University of Toronto specializing in Finance & Marketing.
Uppal brings with him a wealth of global experience having held several leadership roles with General Motors across sales, marketing, and strategic business planning in China, India, Singapore, the Middle East, and his home country of Canada.
Uppal was a driving force behind GM China’s Chevrolet transformation toward an electric vehicle portfolio and supporting distribution channels, with a key role in product development and design.
Uppal is also known for his customer-centric outlook and success in driving efficiencies through performance marketing and data analytics as core decision drivers.
GM Senior Vice President and President GM International, Shilpan Amin, said: “Uppal’s track record of commercial success and deep knowledge of electrification are valuable assets as our business in Africa and the Middle
East leads the transition of the industry to an ell-electric future.
“Jack Uppal comes to the role with a clear priority to put the customer at the center of the business, as we deliver strong financial performance today and chart the course to lead the transformation of our industry in Africa and Middle East for the future.”
“Jack is a staunch believer in robust relationships and embedded innovation and brings a strategic and inclusive mindset that will further empower the team to build toward a safer, sustainable and electrified tomorrow.”
Uppal said: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity as GM continues to lead the industry and reshape the face of mobility.”
“I see so much growth opportunity for GM in this region. We also know our GM vision aligns with the ambitious and inspiring agendas of leaders and governments around the region and together we can make change for the better”
“I’m energized to be a part of this transformation and lead such an engaged and capable team. Having worked in the Middle East in the past, it will be great to be back in this hugely diverse melting pot that is known for its culturally-rich heritage and speed in adopting the most advanced technologies. The sky is the limit for GM and I’m excited to be part of that journey.”