Thursfield in line for key Ford post.

Automotive News Europe,  May, 2002  by Rechtin, Mark

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Ford of Europe CEO David Thursfield is a leading candidate to run Ford Motor Co.'s international and purchasing operations, company insiders say.

The job would be a critical posting that could put the 56-year-old Thursfield in line to replace Ford Motor Chief Operating Officer Nick Scheele, a Ford source said.

Officially, a Ford spokesman said no such deal is being considered. But inside sources said the promotion could happen within the next two months.

In the new position, Thursfield would retain oversight of Ford of Europe while being able to direct Ford's Japan and ...

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