American Motors

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American Motors

COMPANY

Company created with the merger of Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motors in 1954. Also known as AMC. Ceased to be an independent company in 1987, when it was absorbed by Chrysler. The final plant was closed in 1988.

Industry:
Automobile

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

François J. Castaing Business 1945 Former EVP at Chrysler

Roy D. Chapin, Jr. Business c. 1916 5-Aug-2001 Former CEO of American Motors

George W. Romney Politician 8-Jul-1907 26-Jul-1995 Presidential candidate, admitted brainwashing

Louis Wolfson Business 28-Jan-1912 30-Dec-2007 Business criminal, horse breeder

PAST BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Roy D. Chapin, Jr. Business c. 1916 5-Aug-2001 Former CEO of American Motors

Felix Rohatyn Business 29-May-1928 Financier, Lazard Frères

George W. Romney Politician 8-Jul-1907 26-Jul-1995 Presidential candidate, admitted brainwashing

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