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Ford Motor Company has named Jim Hackett as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The announcement comes as Ford emphasized “key global leadership changes in an effort to strengthen core automotive business and capitalize on emerging opportunities.”
Although no management changes materialized, General Motors echoed similar sentiments last week when it announced a shifting in its international markets.
“We?re moving from a position of strength to transform Ford for the future,” said Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman. “Jim Hackett is the right CEO to lead Ford during this transformative period for the auto industry and the broader mobility space.” Forthright Leadership
Hackett, 62, is the former CEO of Steelcase and Interim Athletic Director at the University of Michigan. In the latter position, he was instrumental in recruiting current head football coach Jim Harbaugh. Since March of last year, Hackett has overseen Ford Smart Mobility LLC as Executive Chairman. He will now lead Ford?s global operations, encompassing about 202,000 employees.
“I am so excited to work with Bill Ford and the entire team to create an even more dynamic and vibrant Ford that improves people?s lives around the world, and creates value for all of our stakeholders,” Hackett said. “I have developed a deep appreciation for Ford?s people, values and heritage during ...