Ford’s Board of Directors has elected Greg Smith as a group vice president and named him chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Credit Company.

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Previously, Smith, 51, was a company vice president and president and chief operating officer, Ford Credit.


“A dynamic and vital Ford Credit is essential to the company’s long-term prosperity,” said Bill Ford, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor Company. “Greg Smith and his team have transformed Ford Credit into a cornerstone of our revitalisation plan.”


The board also elected John Fleming a company vice president. Fleming, 51, is vice president, Manufacturing, Ford of Europe, a position he has held since April 2001.


“Flexible and efficient manufacturing has been key to Ford of Europe’s turnaround,” said Mr Ford. “John Fleming and his team have played a big role in that effort.”

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