Mulally Retires
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Xcentric
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twobjshelbys
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Xcentric
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w.a.nelson
GT Owner
Roger that on stock market timing, Gary. Story of my life!
To be honest, I thought Mulally had the potential to be a huge mistake for Ford. ( Sort of like my stock timing skills. ) Very glad I was wrong. He had a lot of balls to pull some major changes off, and the company is much better off for his efforts.
I still can't understand how Ford managed to not make any success out of Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin et al. There should have been something there. However, it appears that there was some technology acquired/further developed, such as in uses of aluminum in mass volume applications, that may continue to pay off for Ford. Let's hope so.
Speaking of paying off, Mulally certainly hasn't done to badly for himself, has he?
It will be interesting to see if Fields can keep the momentum behind the "cultural changes" at Ford, or whether the old silo mentalities will creep out of the woodwork. One direction is good, the other is potential disaster.
We also need to recognize Billy Ford for having the foresight and fortitude to step aside; go " out of the box " with his selection of Mulally; and sticking with him through some really tough times. There must have been some interesting dinner table conversations in Grosse Point during those times!
To be honest, I thought Mulally had the potential to be a huge mistake for Ford. ( Sort of like my stock timing skills. ) Very glad I was wrong. He had a lot of balls to pull some major changes off, and the company is much better off for his efforts.
I still can't understand how Ford managed to not make any success out of Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin et al. There should have been something there. However, it appears that there was some technology acquired/further developed, such as in uses of aluminum in mass volume applications, that may continue to pay off for Ford. Let's hope so.
Speaking of paying off, Mulally certainly hasn't done to badly for himself, has he?
It will be interesting to see if Fields can keep the momentum behind the "cultural changes" at Ford, or whether the old silo mentalities will creep out of the woodwork. One direction is good, the other is potential disaster.
We also need to recognize Billy Ford for having the foresight and fortitude to step aside; go " out of the box " with his selection of Mulally; and sticking with him through some really tough times. There must have been some interesting dinner table conversations in Grosse Point during those times!
analogdesigner
GT Owner
This is very sad to me as I read his biography last year and he should be the President of our country... He is a superb leader and problem solver. Our political system in this country will never allow a person with his credentials to become a functional leader. In the meantime, Mr. Mulally, thank you for all you have done! Jay
598
GT Owner
I worry about the new aluminum truck. The hood on my 2003 explorer was aluminum. A few unattended rock chips turned into a new hood. Never saw any rust(didn't realize it was an aluminum hood so it wouldn't rust)until it was too late. I hope they have come a long way in their coatings, but no coating is going to protect bare metal.
Steve
Steve
MartynL
GT Owner
I've followed Mark Fields' career and last time I checked he had a red Ford GT in his garage. Probably going to get one of those 50th Anniversary Mustangs. Interesting to see if he will finally have to move back to Michigan. He's been commuting weekly in a Ford plane from Florida. I think he's been good for the company and that should continue. Nice to see a Jersey Boy make good!
Marty.
Marty.
AJB
GT
We should be sure to invite Mark to our Rally 10 in Detroit and World HQ.
By the way, he flies commercial. He gave up flying on the the Ford Aircraft many years ago.
andy (AJB)
By the way, he flies commercial. He gave up flying on the the Ford Aircraft many years ago.
andy (AJB)
MartynL
GT Owner
Didn't realize that he was flying commercial, thought he still was using Ford planes. With new job he'll be back into flying Ford Air!
Marty
Marty