GM names Mike Trevorrow senior vice president of global manufacturing

General Motors has appointed Mike Trevorrow as senior VP, global manufacturing, effective immediately. Trevorrow, who has been VP of global manufacturing engineering, will also maintain his previous responsibilities.

With more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing operations and engineering, Trevorrow has deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and a long track record of leadership. In his new role, Mike will lead the global manufacturing and manufacturing engineering teams, which include more than 95,000 team members across 110 sites in 11 countries on four continents. He will report to GM President Mark Reuss.

Trevorrow’s appointment strengthens alignment between manufacturing and the product development lifecycle, reinforcing its role in the end-to-end customer experience. Trevorrow’s appointment will help GM more effectively integrate advanced manufacturing technologies, accelerating our transition to software-defined vehicles while supporting GM’s broader innovation strategy.

“Mike’s extensive experience in manufacturing operations and engineering, along with his steady leadership, make him the right choice to lead our global manufacturing organization into the future,” said GM President Mark Reuss. “His promotion means we will maintain a strong link between manufacturing engineering and product execution, encourage more collaboration among our teams, and increase the pace of advanced technology and innovation.”

Trevorrow began his GM career in North American manufacturing, holding a variety of leadership positions before moving to a role in Japan. In 2013, he was promoted to executive director, global body, in manufacturing engineering, and later served as plant executive director of the Lansing Region. Trevorrow also previously served as VP of global workplace safety.

In 2023, Trevorrow became VP of North American manufacturing. In early 2024, he advanced to his current role leading global manufacturing engineering.