HERNDON, VA: Joseph Jacuzzi, who joined Ford Motor Company's communications team less than three months ago, was named CCO for Audi of America on Friday.

Jacuzzi will start work at Audi at the end of this month, reporting to Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America. Jacuzzi will succeed Jeff Kuhlman, who left Audi in December to join Nissan Motor Company in Japan as head of communications.

His primary responsibilities will include media relations and VIP and dealer communications. ...