Holden

Holden

GM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931. After becoming a subsidiary of GM, the company was named General Motors-Holden's Ltd, becoming Holden Ltd in 1998, with the current name adopted in 2005. Holden has taken charge of GM's vehicle operations in Australasia, and on their behalf, held partial ownership of GM Daewoo in South Korea between 2002 and 2009. Holden has...
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Founded:1856
Founders:James Holden
Headquarters:Port Melbourne

Holden founders

James Holden
James Holden
July 26, 1837 - May 29, 1925

James Holden was an English locomotive engineer. He is remembered mainly for the "Claud Hamilton" 4-4-0, his pioneering work with oil fuel, and his unique "Decapod". James Holden was born in Whitstable, Kent on 26 July 1837. He was apprenticed to his uncle, Edward Fletcher and, in 1865, joined the...
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Headquarters of Holden

Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km southwest of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government areas are the cities of Port Phillip and Melbourne. At the 2006 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 13,293. The suburb is bordered by the shore of...
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Current Holden board members

Dennis M. Mooney
Dennis M. Mooney

Dennis M. Mooney assumed the newly created position GM vice president, global vehicle systems and integration, August 1, 2007. Mooney had been...
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Divisions of Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which sectors does Holden operate?
  • A:
    The company competes in the car and auto category.
  • Q:
    Where is Holden's corporate headquarters?
  • A:
    The main office is located in Port Melbourne, Victoria.
  • Q:
    Who was the company founder of Holden?
  • A:
    James Holden started the company.
  • Q:
    During which year was Holden founded?
  • A:
    The company was founded in 1856.
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