Ford Realigns Global Design Talent

Ford Realigns Global Design Talent
Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industry's most talented design leaders.

"We're changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent," said J Mays, group vice president, Design, and Chief Creative Officer.

"These moves will help ensure that we further differentiate the designs of each our brands from their competitors' and will allow us to deliver even stronger, more emotional products throughout our brand portfolio."

Supporting Americas Design Executive Director Peter Horbury in his bid to infuse the full North American vehicle lineup with "Red, White & Bold" style are:

Moray Callum, who has been appointed Design director, Cars. Effective May 1, Callum returns to North America from Hiroshima, Japan, where he previously was General Manager, Design Division, Mazda Motor Corporation.

Patrick Schiavone, who has been named Design director, Trucks, also effective May 1. Schiavone previously was Design director, Cars.

Freeman Thomas, who was named director of Strategic Design for North America Advanced Studios in California and Dearborn in June 2005, continues in that role.