BUSINESS BRIEF

Gardner now chief 
of Chrysler brand

11/11/2013

DETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC has named Al Gardner the president and chief executive officer of its Chrysler brand.

The firm said Monday Mr. Gardner, a 27-year veteran of Chrysler, replaces Saad Chehab, who was named chief marketing officer of Maserati. Italian automaker Fiat SpA, which owns a controlling stake in Chrysler, also owns Maserati.