Tim Solso Named GM’s Nonexecutive Chairman

Tim Solso, former CEO of engine maker Cummins Inc., who will become nonexecutive chairman of General Motors in January. Automotive News reported that in his 12 years as CEO and chairman of Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins, Solso doubled sales, regained the company’s investment-grade credit rating and reduced its debt. He promoted more widespread adoption of clean-diesel engines [...]