Mumbai: Federal-Mogul Goetze India Limited (FMG) announces the following organizational changes, effective immediately. Chuck Grant continues as chairman of the board of FMG. Grant is also senior vice president, corporate development and strategic planning for Federal-Mogul Corporation.Rustin Murdock has been appointed FMG managing director and chief financial officer, and will serve as a board member. Murdock was previously FMG director of finance. Rajan Luthra continues in his role as Company secretary and financial controller. Mohan Narayanan has been appointed FMG corporate vice president, in addition to his current responsibility as executive director, sales and marketing.The Board of FMG also approved the replacement of Mr. Arun Anand as vice chairman and managing director. FMG is a publicly traded leading supplier of automotive pistons, piston rings, pins and sintered products. Federal-Mogul in 2006 increased its share in FMG to 50.1 percent to expand its presence in India, a key market for its global automotive products and aftermarket business.Headquartered in New Delhi, FMG has three operations in India "� located in Patiala, Bangalore and Bhiwadi, with a workforce of approximately 7,200. The Indian market leader in pistons and piston rings, FMG supplies all major Indian original equipment manufacturers in the automotive, heavy-duty, motorcycle, industrial and agricultural markets, in addition to a variety of aftermarket customers."Federal-Mogul's investment in FMG is a key part of our strategy to drive sustainable global profitable growth by providing leading technology, and world-class quality products and services in India, one of the most dynamic and growing economies in the world," said Federal-Mogul Chairman, President and CEO José Maria Alapont. "These appointments, and our commitment to the Indian market, will serve to strengthen our customer service and global competitiveness."
