American Axle & Manufacturing named Michael J. Lynch as president, Driveline – Business, effective today. Previously, Lynch was AAM’s vice president, finance and controller.
“We are extremely pleased to announce Mike as the new president of AAM Driveline,” said David C. Dauch, AAM chairman and CEO. “Mike’s knowledge and history of AAM provides stability and outstanding leadership for our global driveline operations as we continue to support our core business while expanding with innovative new technologies such as our award-winning Electric Drive product offerings.”
Lynch joined AAM in 1996 as a financial analyst at the Detroit Manufacturing Facility. Since then, he has served in various financial positions with increasing responsibility including supervisor, cost estimating; finance manager, Albion Automotive; finance manager, Forging Division; finance manager, Detroit Manufacturing Facility; director, driveline finance; director, commercial analysis; controller; and vice president, driveline business performance & cost management.
Lynch received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Walsh College. He also has earned a Master of Science in Finance and a Masters in Accounting from Walsh College.