About Peter J. Pestillo
Born 1938. Peter J. Pestillo is a businessperson.
Peter J. Pestillo (born March 22, 1938, in Bristol, Connecticut, United States) is the former chairman and CEO of Visteon based in Dearborn, Michigan, from January 1, 2000, to May 31, 2004. Pestillo became the first CEO and chairman of the Visteon when it was spun off from Ford Motor Company. The new company was created in an effort headed by Pestillo.
Pestillo was the honorary chairman of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2001.
Career Pestillo began his career holding several industrial relations positions at General Electric. In July 1974 he became vice president of employee relations at B.F. Goodrich. In January 1980, Pestillo joined the Ford Motor Company as vice president of labor relations.
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Peter J. Pestillo was born on 22 March 1938.
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