Jim Padilla
Jim Padilla
James "Jim" Padilla was an American automobile industry executive. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, attending the University of Detroit and earning bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering and a master's degree in economics. He is also a Distinguished Eagle Scout...
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Our people have made excellent progress in South America, stabilized Europe and positioned us for growth in Asia. The challenges in North America require us to give it the attention and resources it deserves. I know the team we've put together can deliver.
competition nature
I think the nature of competition in the marketplace is very, very challenging for all of us.
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I don't think it went wrong. None of us anticipated the aggressive pricing in the marketplace.
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I get impatient too but I also don't walk on water.
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Greg's respect for his fellow employees and his leadership behaviors are well known and highly regarded throughout the Company. We appreciate his many contributions and will greatly miss his knowledge and insight.
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We hoped to achieve our goals through attrition, reduced hiring and other voluntary means. Despite our best efforts, it became clear that getting to our targets required a number of involuntary separations.
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We have the right team for the job at hand and it is time for me to allow them to grow even further and transition into the new roles that await them. It is because of these individuals, and the people they lead, that I leave Ford with confidence in the company's future.
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Will this be the end-all? It depends on how the world turns,
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The team in North America, led by Mark Fields and supported by Anne Stevens, developed the plan for North America, drawing on their extensive global experience in Asia, Europe and The Americas. They have reenergized the Ford team to make it work, and they have the full support of the Ford Motor Company behind them.
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It's time for these younger leaders to show their wares. Bill is going to be much more closely involved.
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The closures that are indicated are further out because of those commitments.