AAM Names David C. Dauch as President and CEO

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM) which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that David C. Dauch has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2012. Richard E. Dauch, AAM Co-Founder, and currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Having developed a sound succession plan over the years, AAM is well positioned for the future. I look forward to assisting the outstanding leadership team we have assembled to execute our profitable growth plan," said AAM's Co-Founder and current Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Richard E. Dauch. "As a superb leader for AAM, David has distinguished himself as a globally focused executive who has a passion for advanced technology and operational excellence. David is the right person to lead our team and build value for all of our key stakeholders."