Ex-GM Europe boss Carl-Peter Forster joins Tata

Ex-GM Europe boss Carl-Peter Forster joins Tata

The announcement that Carl-Peter Forster has taken a senior job at Tata Motors isn't exactly surprising. It was rumoured to be on the cards last year after he had left GM. Ratan Tata is clearly looking for someone with the relevant experience and ability to take TM to the next level – essentially a major presence on the international stage.

COMMENT: Ratan Tata's shrewd appointment

16 February 2010

The announcement that Carl-Peter Forster has taken a senior job at Tata Motors isn't exactly surprising. It was rumoured to be on the cards last year after he had left GM. Ratan Tata is clearly looking for someone with the relevant experience and ability to take TM to the next level – essentially a major presence on the international stage.

UK: JLR appoints new CEO

18 February 2010

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has named former BMW and Ford executive Ralf Speth CEO with overall responsibility for its operations.

INDIA: Give me 100 days - new Tata Motors CEO Forster

17 February 2010

Carl-Peter Forster, newly-appointed CEO of Tata Motors, told reporters in New Delhi to give him 100 days "to get to grips with the job".

INDIA: Tata to strengthen gearing through "opportunities"

17 February 2010

Tata Motors is keeping mum on whether or not it will relinquish a stake in its financing arm, although it admitted looking for "opportunites" to strengthen its gearing position.

INDIA: New Tata Nano plant set for April Job One

17 February 2010

Tata Motors began trial production of the INR100,000 (US$2,200) Nano at its new Sanand factory in Gujarat state last month and is set to begin commercial output by April.

INDIA: Tata Motors ponders JLR CEO position

15 February 2010

Tata Motors said on Monday (15 February) that any decision to appoint a new Jaguar Land Rover CEO was "still open."

INDIA: Carl-Peter Forster appointed CEO of Tata Motors

15 February 2010

Tata Motors has appointed Carl-Peter Forster as group chief executive officer of the company. He will have overall responsibility for Tata Motors’ operations globally, including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

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