Jeff Lemmer is vice president and Chief Information Officer, Ford Motor Company, effective June 1, 2018. In this role, he is responsible for information technology services for the company’s operations globally and oversees Ford’s global IT business applications, architecture, data centers, engineering and infrastructure services. He reports to Marcy Klevorn, executive vice president and president,… Continue reading Jeff Lemmer
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Ford Appoints Jeff Lemmer as Chief Information Officer
Lemmer appointed to serve as Ford’s Chief Information Officer to oversee IT services for the company’s global operations A 31-year Ford employee, Lemmer brings extensive IT experience from leadership positions in both Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit DEARBORN, Mich., May 10, 2018 – Ford Motor Company today announced Jeff Lemmer has been appointed Ford… Continue reading Ford Appoints Jeff Lemmer as Chief Information Officer
Autonomic Realigns Executive Team to Position for Growth
Palo Alto, Calif. (May 10, 2018) – Poised for significant growth, Autonomic, the creator of the Transportation Mobility Cloud™ and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility, has realigned its leadership team, officially confirming Gavin Sherry as Chief Executive Officer. The Transportation Mobility Cloud™ is the first open cloud-based platform that connects the diverse… Continue reading Autonomic Realigns Executive Team to Position for Growth
Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech
The Vauxhall VXR name looks set to live on after a hiatus, with a company spokesman indicating that hybrid technology could allow the British performance sub-brand to continue in the future. VXR models are no longer sold in the UK; until recently, the Vauxhall website had been offering details on the Corsa VXR and the… Continue reading Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech
DOVU becomes founding member of MOBI with major mobility leaders
Congratulations to portfolio company DOVU, which has been selected as one of the founding members of MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative. The new consortium explores how blockchain will reinvent mobility and address industry shifts. MOBI will explore blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely… Continue reading DOVU becomes founding member of MOBI with major mobility leaders
His Company, His Life
Dr Wolfgang Porsche is the face of the brand and its most important ambassador. As chairman of the Porsche AG Supervisory Board, he watches over both the company and the corporation. Today he celebrates his seventy-fifth birthday.
UPDATE 1-Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
* Still ‘big things to do’ – Ford chairman * Restructuring could affect regional operations * Savings may fund technology, restructuring, shareholder returns (Adds context on Ford’s reliance on truck sales, closing share price) By Joseph White DETROIT, May 9 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co shareholders should expect “fairly large” changes in the coming year,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford chairman says ‘fairly large’ changes in store for automaker
McLaren Automotive celebrates its cars being ‘Built in Britain’ at the 2018 London Motor Show
9 May 2018 McLaren Automotive helps to celebrate the best of British manufacturing at the London Motor Show, May 17-20, at ExCeL London Award-winning McLaren Super Series and Sports Series models on display within ‘Built in Britain’ area Proudly British company continues to invest in the UK, its second-largest market by sales volume Construction of… Continue reading McLaren Automotive celebrates its cars being ‘Built in Britain’ at the 2018 London Motor Show
Ford Takes Steps to Ensure Supply Continuity and Availability of Products for Customers Despite Fire at Parts Supplier
Ford Motor Company said it is working to mitigate U.S. production losses after a May 2 fire at a parts supplier Parts shortages resulting from the fire at Meridian Magnesium Products of America’s plant supply issue is currently impacting F-150 production at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly and Dearborn Truck plants. Other plants and products have… Continue reading Ford Takes Steps to Ensure Supply Continuity and Availability of Products for Customers Despite Fire at Parts Supplier
Ford Motor Company to Provide Update on Response to Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Motor Company to Provide Update on Response to Meridian Magnesium Products of America Fire, Parts Issue