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NEW YORK Ford on Friday said it will retool its marketing department, a move initiated by the impending retirement of James O’Connor, 61, as group vp of North American marketing, sales and service at year’s end.
The position will be filled by Earl Hesterberg, 51, currently vp of marketing, sales and service for Ford’s European operations. Hesterberg will report to Greg Smith, evp of the Americas, effective Oct. 1.
Geoff Polites was named vp, marketing, sales and service for Ford’s operations in Europe, succeeding Hesterberg; and Marv Adams has been promoted to svp, chief information officer.
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