Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Ford, Australia
Ford Australia boss calls it quits after job cuts
After holding the title for just over six months, the President of Ford Australia has resigned and is moving to the United States to "fulfill a career dream." President Bill Osborne, who took the position only in February, insists his departure has nothing to do with the fact that the company just announced 350 jobs will be cut at Victorian plants. Mr. Osborne is mum on where he is heading, although a company spokesperson said it is outside the automotive industry. Ford has not announced a replacement, but the new boss will have his or her work cut out as the Australian market adjusts from its high-horsepower diet to more fuel efficient vehicles. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
[Source: News.com.au]
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Tim 2:39PM (8/22/2008)
Ford and GM go beggin to Washington.
GM, Ford Seek $50 Billion in U.S. Loans, Doubling First Request
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aIECoNZ8Zbgo&refer=home
Dude where is my bailout????
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Shipey 2:57PM (8/22/2008)
You know, generally speaking, comments are usually, in some way, relevant to the article...
Tim 3:06PM (8/22/2008)
Generally...
Could be a reason why Ford didn't simply transfer him.
Your point noted though
why not the LS2LS7? 2:41PM (8/22/2008)
Headed to San Carlos?
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Benfolio 2:55PM (8/22/2008)
It's MY money, and I NEED IT NOW!
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Shipey 3:01PM (8/22/2008)
LOL.
J.G. Wentworth is my hero!
WillTheThrill 8:53PM (8/22/2008)
Man, you guys get that commercial too? I get sick of the repetition.
jason 3:54PM (8/22/2008)
Ford of Canada boss just left too
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tankd0g 3:56PM (8/22/2008)
Bring the V8 Supercar program with you!
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Adam 4:24PM (8/22/2008)
A black Aussie!! I didn't think they let us in down there. This post was like those Saturday morning ads on NBC, the more you know>
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WillTheThrill 8:52PM (8/22/2008)
Yeah, cause those Aborigonies (think I spelled it wrong) are really Latino.
Timboj 7:11AM (8/23/2008)
He's an African-American. He was a former honcho over at Ford Canada then came down here for a short stint. Would've been nice if he'd worked out his agenda before leaving a company without a CEO again... Thanks Osbourne, you chump.
Mike J 5:01PM (8/22/2008)
Wow, an executive who saw who was going to take the fall, and left before Ford could hang him.
Well played!
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andrew 9:16PM (8/22/2008)
He is missing his momma.
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