March 27, 2018—Don Swearingen, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., executive vice president and chief operating officer announced he will retire in June.
Swearingen is staying until June 1 to assist in the transition between incoming president and CEO of MMNA Fred Diaz and outgoing president and CEO of MMNA Ryujiro Kobashi, who is returning to Japan.
Swearingen’s automotive-industry career has spanned four decades, with 21 years at MMNA. He also spent time at Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and Chrysler.