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In the past year, the industry has endured bankruptcies, the death of brands, massive recalls by Toyota Motor Corp. and a still-shaky sales recovery. Through it all, some individuals didn’t just survive; they thrived. We unveil our annual Automotive News All-Stars, leaders who set the pace in tough times. Ford Motor Co. placed 10 individuals on our list — including CEO Alan Mulally, who is our Industry Leader of the Year for 2010.

U.S. EXECUTIVE -- EUROPEAN AUTOMAKER: Ernst Lieb

CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA

Leading in luxury: Under Lieb's leadership, Mercedes-Benz has clawed its way back up the quality surveys and sales charts. It is No. 3 in this year's J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. Sales were up 26 percent through June, outpacing the industry. During the industry's deep slump, Lieb, 55, persuaded dealers to invest $1.4 billion in upgrading their stores to the new Autohaus look. It's part of Lieb's push to instill a customer-oriented culture at Mercedes-Benz.
CEO -- NORTH AMERICAN: Alan Mulally
CEO -- NORTH AMERICAN: Alan Mulally
U.S. EXECUTIVE -- ASIAN AUTOMAKER: John Krafcik
U.S. EXECUTIVE -- ASIAN AUTOMAKER: John Krafcik
U.S. EXECUTIVE -- EUROPEAN AUTOMAKER: Ernst Lieb
U.S. EXECUTIVE -- EUROPEAN AUTOMAKER: Ernst Lieb
CEO -- EUROPE: Martin Winterkorn
CEO -- EUROPE: Martin Winterkorn
CEO-ASIAN: Chung Mong-koo
CEO-ASIAN: Chung Mong-koo
MARKETING: Jim Farley
MARKETING: Jim Farley
SALES: Dave Zuchowski
SALES: Dave Zuchowski
ENGINEERING: Barb Samardzich
ENGINEERING: Barb Samardzich
DESIGN: Freeman Thomas
DESIGN: Freeman Thomas
SUPPLIER: Rodney O'Neal
SUPPLIER: Rodney O'Neal
ADVERTISING: Michael Sprague
ADVERTISING: Michael Sprague
MINORITY BUSINESS: Burt Jordan
MINORITY BUSINESS: Burt Jordan
PURCHASING: Tony Brown
PURCHASING: Tony Brown
MANUFACTURING: Jim Tetreault
MANUFACTURING: Jim Tetreault
REMARKETING: Eric Johnston
REMARKETING: Eric Johnston
DEALER, PUBLICLY HELD: Mike Jackson
DEALER, PUBLICLY HELD: Mike Jackson
DEALER, PRIVATELY HELD: Tammy Darvish
DEALER, PRIVATELY HELD: Tammy Darvish
LABOR RELATIONS: Ron Gettelfinger
LABOR RELATIONS: Ron Gettelfinger
FINANCE: Lewis Booth
FINANCE: Lewis Booth
ENVIRONMENTAL: Elon Musk
ENVIRONMENTAL: Elon Musk
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Ray Day
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Ray Day
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mark O'Neil
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mark O'Neil
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Rep. Betty Sutton
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Rep. Betty Sutton
SERVICE AND PARTS: Chuck Kendig
SERVICE AND PARTS: Chuck Kendig
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Derrick Kuzak
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Derrick Kuzak
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