Ford may create boss for Europe and PAG.(Ford Motor Co. is considering candidates to oversee Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group)

Automotive News Europe,  July, 2003  by Wernle, Bradford

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Byline: Bradford Wernle

Ford Motor Co. is considering naming a European czar to oversee both Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group.

Stunned by mounting losses at Ford of Europe, top executives in Dearborn want closer cooperation between Ford of Europe and PAG, particularly in purchasing and parts sharing, Ford sources said last week in Graz, Austria.

Sources say Ford of Europe President Martin Leach and PAG Chairman and CEO Mark Fields would be top candidates to run "Ford in Europe." Such a reorganization, if approved, could happen in September or October. ...

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