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GM NAMES FIRST BLACK FEMALE DESIGN DIRECTOR: Crystal L. Windham was lead designer on the 2008 Chevy Malibu 'Car of the Year.'
*Crystal L. Windham has been appointed Director of General Motors North American Passenger Car Design as of Nov. 1.
In her new position, Windham, 35, heads the interior design for the following architectures in GM North America: Global Midsize Car, Global Compact Car, andGlobal Small Car.
"As an interior designer, I create solutions and appealing spaces for customers," Windham said in a statement. "As a leader it's my job to foster creativity and ensure thatcreativity is represented in the final product. Our design vision, intent andintegrity led us to create the best interiors in GM's history. I am excited toshow our newest interiors the world," she said.
Crystal, a lead designer on the 2008 award winning Chevy Malibu "Car of the Year," began her career at GM North America Design in 1994 and has held assignments across brand studios, including an International Assignment at Adam-Opel from 1997-1998.
"A mentor guided me towards automotive design," Windham said. "Without guidance and support from family and co-workers, I wouldn't be where I am today. I truly love my job- it's creative, expressive - but it is not easy. Enjoying what you do, however, makes it all worthwhile. I hope other young women will look to what I have done and be inspired to consider automotive design."
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