David C. Dauch

David C. Dauch
President & Chief
Operating Officer

David C. Dauch is President & Chief Operating Officer of AAM, a position he has held since June 2008. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President & COO. Mr. D.C. Dauch joined AAM in July 1995 and has served in positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining AAM, Mr. D.C. Dauch served in several positions at Collins & Aikman Products Company, where he received the President's Award for leadership and innovation. Mr. D.C. Dauch also served on the Collins & Aikman Board of Directors from 2002 to 2007. Presently, he serves on the Boards of Directors of Business Leaders for Michigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Great Lakes Council Boy Scouts of America and the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Michigan. Mr. D.C. Dauch also serves on the Miami University Business Advisory Council. Mr. D.C. Dauch's day to day leadership as President & COO provides him with intimate knowledge of and responsibility for developing and implementing the Company's operating and strategic objectives. Mr. D.C. Dauch's leadership of AAM's global business and operations provides the Board with strategic vision and insight regarding AAM's strategic plans for the future.