Ford is betting on veterans and reduce staff

Ford is betting on veterans and reduce staff

Ford has announced a substantial reshuffle of the management after the appointment of a new CEO. James Hackett, who earlier in the week led the automotive giant said that it wants to streamline the structure and accelerate the decision-making process. At the same time draw in the reforms of the new top Manager is planning for the veterans of the company and not on outside experts.

The only exception is the new Vice-President, Autonomous cars and electric motors. It was the Sheriff, Marakby, who previously worked at Uber Technologies, where he served as Vice President of global programs. However, to work in the global taxi service, Marakby worked at Ford for nearly 25 years, where now and come back.

Another key Manager Raj Nair, who today is Vice President of product development, in the near future will lead the Department in sales in North America. This market segment provides the company with about 90 % of the income. As key areas for development was named the markets of Europe, Middle East and Africa.

In addition, the company announced plans to cut about 1,400 office workers, which will significantly reduce costs.

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