DETROIT, - In connection with the turn of the new CEO, Bill Ford hinted in a statement, "Having a successful plan and ensure business continuity, is the main task of the board of directors,".Ford Motor Company is looking for a new candidate surrogate big boss Alan Mulally to be a "driver" the new company. Mulally who is now 66 years old began joining Ford in September 2006 from the Boeing Company and is expected to retire two years.
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According to The Wall Street Journal (6 / 12), Ford saw a few potential candidates to replace Mulally's strategic position. From the internal, Mark Fields, 50, Executive in Charge Ford America and Joe Hinrichs, who led operational Ford in Asia Pacific.
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From the outside, there are ua former Ford executive, John Krafcik who currently serves as CEO of Hyundai Motor Company of North America and Phil Martens, CEO of Novelis Incorporated, manufacturer of aluminum.
In addition, Automotive News also include two additional candidates, namely Lewis Booth, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Ford and Jim Farley, Group Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service Ford.
A spokesman for Ford to make sure, the company is not in a hurry to find a replacement Mulally. Commissioner Ford, Bill Ford Junior is indicated FMC should immediately seek a replacement candidate Mulally.
"It has a strong list of internal candidates ready to support the company and directors. But, in addition to monitoring the development of internal candidates, we also look at the outside environment as one source," explains Bill.
the Great Gain
Mulally on Ford's achievement can not be doubted. Finally, successful to keep Ford as the only U.S. brand that is not ruined. Even in 10 consecutive quarters, Ford managed to record positive growth, including gains 1.65 billion U.S. dollars in the third quarter of this year.
