Raj Nair exited from Ford HQ

[Darkhorse]

wow. wonder what the inappropriate behaviour was?

I've met this guy at Dearborn in 2012, along with Dave Pericak and others.

I asked Raj if he could make the Shelby GT500 a little more affordable, and I got a very smart ass answer.....later followed by a joke.

I was always impressed how both Raj and Hai Hue got to the very top of the ladder at Ford, but this has me curious now.

Raj was at Barrett-Jackson this year too as Ford's rep.


http://autoweek.com/article/people/raj-nair-leaves-ford-over-inappropriate-behavior?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

[ZR]

+1 on the above.

[Parkway Ford Lincoln SVT]

Statement from Ford Motor Company:

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2018 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Raj Nair, executive vice president and president, North America, is departing from Ford effective immediately.

The decision follows a recent internal investigation into reports of inappropriate behavior. The review determined certain behavior by Nair was inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct.

“We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration,” said Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett. “Ford is deeply committed to providing and nurturing a safe and respectful culture and we expect our leaders to fully uphold these values.”

Said Nair: “I sincerely regret that there have been instances where I have not exhibited leadership behaviors consistent with the principles that the Company and I have always espoused. I continue to have the utmost faith in the people of Ford Motor Company and wish them continued success in the future.”

Nair has been president of Ford North America since June 1, 2017. Prior to that, he served as Ford’s head of global product development and chief technical officer.

Nair’s replacement will be subject to an announcement in the near future.