Ford in the UK appoints new Managing Director. 04/07/11
Ford in the UK has announced that it is to appoint a new Managing Director following the retirement of Nigel Sharpe from the role.
Mark Ovenden is presently the MD and president of Ford Russia and is due to take up the position on the 15 August this year.
Ovenden has an impressive track record including previous roles as Brand Manager of Ford Europe and Marketing Director of Ford Britain.
Nigel Sharp - Fords current MD, was previously the Sales Director of Ford Britain before being appointed to the role of Managing Director in 2009. His track record has been similarly impressive with previous senior roles within Ford's European operations involving Sales, Marketing and Finance.
Roelant de Waard, vice president of Marketing, Sales and Service for Ford of Europe stated that: “(Mark Ovenden) has presided over a period of rapid business growth and most recently has been heavily involved in the establishment of the new joint venture with Sollers, a key part of our European growth strategy.”
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