American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (AAM) announced it has expanded the role of Philip Guys, adding the responsibility and title of chief technology officer (CTO) to his current role of vice president – driveline product engineering.
Guys will continue to have responsibility for AAM’s global driveline product and advanced engineering organization, which includes more than 1,500 engineers, scientists and technologists located in 14 technology and development centers around the world. With the addition of CTO to his formal title and responsibilities, Guys also will now lead the company’s innovation strategy and roadmap while driving the design and development of advanced technologies as part of AAM’s growth plan.
“Phil’s leadership style, steadfast integrity and immense knowledge of systems integration and design will serve him well in this expanded role,” said David Dauch, AAM chairman and CEO. “Including the responsibilities of CTO further strengthens AAM’s commitment to being a technology leader in our industry. We will continue to deliver powerful and efficient products and solutions that are smarter and safer for our customers all around the world.”
Guys has more than 30 years of automotive experience and leadership in the design, development and manufacture of driveline and drivetrain products and systems. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985 and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in international business from the University of Michigan in 1992.
