General Motors hires Lutz to advise company execs

DETROIT — General Motors Co. is hiring former Vice Chairman Bob Lutz to advise its senior leaders.

The 79-year-old was providing advice informally since his retirement last year.

Lutz served as GM’s vice chairman and senior adviser from December 2009 until May 2010. He held various roles at GM from September 2001 through December 2009. The 79-year-old has a breadth of experience within the auto industry, having worked previously at Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Corp. and BMW AG.

The Detroit automaker said Friday that the part-time consulting position will start immediately.