OREANDA-NEWS. The post of vice president of supply chain management of AvtoVAZ appointed Paul Miller on May 13, 2016. In this position, he replaced Peter Linhart, who left the company at the end of April 2016. The Mr. Miller's responsibilities will include the development of well-functioning supply chain, management of logistics flows, strengthening and development of database of local suppliers, as well as increased localization, informed the press service of AVTOVAZ.

Paul Miller (58 years), a Canadian citizen, Master of Economic Sciences at Brock University (Canada), during his professional career worked at General Motors’ facilities located both in the US and abroad - in Canada, China, Korea, Australia, Russia, where he was responsible for supply chain management and logistics. In 2014, Mr. Miller has held this position at AVTOVAZ, but he had to leave the company in 2015 for family reasons. Mr. Miller is married and has three children.

"I wish Mr. Miller's best achievements in his new position”, - said the president of AVTOVAZ, Nicolas Moore. - His extensive experience of work in major motor companies, as well as a high level of competency will help AVTOVAZ to overcome the challenges that are currently facing the Company in relation to the organization of supply chains. His past successful experience in Russia, and especially of LADA, suggests that the positive changes in the organization of supply chains will come very soon."