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Clark J. Vitulli was named senior vice president and general manager of this U.S. sales and marketing arm of Japanese auto maker Mazda Motor Corp.
In the new position he will oversee Mazda's U.S. sales, service, parts and marketing operations.
Previously, Mr. Vitulli, 43 years old, was general marketing manager of Chrysler Corp. 's Chrysler division.
He had been a sales and marketing executive with Chrysler for 20 years. 

