Lyons Takes Charge of Ford's Marketing

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DETROIT Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday that Earl Hesterberg, vp of marketing, sales and service for the company’s North American operations, is leaving the company.

Hesterberg, who has been with Ford less than four months, will be replaced by Steve Lyons, vp and president of the Ford Division, the company said.

Hesterberg will become president and CEO of Houston-based Group 1 Automotive, which owns 96 dealerships nationwide. Hesterberg had been Ford’s marketing chief since Jan.



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