Chrysler Courts Suppliers for Technology Boost in Survival Plan

“Chrysler is on track to re-emerge from bankruptcy in 60 days,” Marchionne said in an interview. “I will become Chrysler CEO after that.” The idea has been discussed in meetings with the Treasury, he said. The Italian carmaker, having come to the rescue of Chrysler, is interested in acquiring Swedish carmaker Saab Automobile as Marchionne tries to assemble a global auto group,Chrysler Courts Suppliers for Technology Boost in Survival Plan including GM’s Opel and Vauxhall operations in Europe and Latin America. “Saab is an interesting opportunity, the brand is however too small for the auto mass market,” Marchionne said. “We could combine Saab with another brand. In the U.S., there’s a Saab dealership network. It would be a pity to give that up.” - Philip Green, Chief Executive of United Utilities, comments, "Employee engagement is one of the key drivers of the success of any business. I can't imagine having high levels of customer or shareholder satisfaction without high levels of engagement." - Richard Lambert, Director General, CBI, says, "One of the things that has become really clear in this past recession is that employee engagement and trust between employer and employee has made it easier for people to come through the tough times in better shape." - Representing the Civil Service, Sir Gus O'Donnell comments, "The more engaged our workforce the more likely employees are to be thinking about creative, innovative ways of helping people who need it the most."