Mark Fields’ biggest management shuffle since taking over as Ford CEO involves a job swap for two key deputies — Jim Farley and Stephen Odell — who bring very different strengths to their new roles.
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Stephen Odell says European recovery still shaky
Ford’s European operations are sharing in the industry’s modest sales recovery this year, but Ford of Europe President Stephen Odell warned that some of the region’s underlying economic weaknesses still pose a threat.
Ford to expand lineup for European recovery
Ford of Europe is adopting a tactic that Ford Motor Co. used during the 2008-09 recession in the United States.
Automakers, analysts disagree on when Europe’s sales will finally rebound
Automakers and analysts disagree on when European passenger car sales will finally rebound from a six-year slump. Ford Motor Co. and Daimler see signs that the bottom will be reached this year.
“We’re not predicting any upturn yet, but there are certainly some good indications,” Ford of Europe CEO Stephen Odell said last month. “Our prediction would be that we’re at or close to the trough.”
more Europe output cuts needed says Stephen Odell, Ford of Europe CEO
Europe is ‘starting to show signs of stability,” Stephen Odell, Ford of Europe CEO, said.
