Ford names Raj Nair to steer North America as new CEO's team takes shape

[dbk]

http://www.autonews.com/article/201...to-steer-north-america-as-new-ceos-team-takes

Raj Nair will lead Ford North America, replacing Joe Hinrichs, who was named president of global operations earlier this week.

Steven Armstrong, 52, will lead Ford of Europe, Middle East & Africa, replacing Jim Farley, who was named president of global markets earlier this week.

Peter Fleet will lead Ford Asia Pacific.

Hau Thai-Tang will lead global product development and purchasing.

Congrats bud from the GT fraternity. Confidence from the new boss. :cheers

 

[KennethClay]

Wow--congrats Raj! Well deserved!

 

[Indy GT]

+1
Congrats Raj!

 

[Special K]

Well deserved Raj!


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[FENZO]

I'm sure it will! :thumbsup

 

[PILOTJPW1]

Another welcome change. Keep the progress rolling Raj!

 

[STORMCAT]

Congrats Raj !! I hope you're not spread to thin and we can see you often at GT related functions.. I heard thru the grapevine there are some exciting things in the pipeline !!

 

[spartan]

GREAT news. Congratulations. A maverick at the top should make for lots of exciting product offerings and innovation.

 

[ByeEnzo]

Congrats Raj!

 

[JWZ]

Congratulations, Raj! Great move by Big Blue Oval!!

 

[Cobrar]

GREAT news. Congratulations. A maverick at the top should make for lots of exciting product offerings and innovation.

Should have been a Pinto...

 

[spartan]

"Should have been a Pinto..."

Maverick: an unorthodox or independent-minded person.

synonyms: individualist, nonconformist, free spirit, unorthodox person, unconventional person, original, trendsetter, bohemian, eccentric, outsider

Pinto: A horse has a coat color that consists of large patches of white and any other color.

I almost said Pinto but it did not seem like a compliment.

 

[Blue Moose]

Congratulations Raj!

 

[HJP]

Well deserved, congratulations Raj!

 

[GTMD]

Always knew that Raj was the man! Congratulations!

 

[dbk]

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/nair-promoted-to-head-of-ford-north-america/

Raj Nair, one of the leading figures behind the Ford GT project, has been promoted to a new senior position at Ford, as part of global staff shakeup announced by the American manufacturer on Thursday.

Nair has been named the new Executive Vice President and President of Ford North America, effective June 1, where he will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s North American business units.

Previously, Nair was the Executive Vice President of Product Development and Chief Technical Officer, playing a key role in the development of the Ford GT road and race cars alongside Ford Performance Global Director Dave Pericak.

 

[ENZO BTR]

Well deserved! Great to see a history of hard work and innovation recognized. Congratulations Raj!

 

[Triheart7]

Great news, congrats to Raj.

 

[Awsum GT]

That is so AWESOME! Congrats Raj! They could not have selected a better person. He bleeds blue blood for sure.

 

[Vince H]

This news made my day! Well deserved and congrats Raj. Looking forward to congratulating you in person. See you in Le Mans!!

Vince H