Ford North America president Raj Nair fired over inappropriate behavior
<h2>A statement from Ford confirms the exec's departure.</h2>
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In a statement released today, Ford announced that its president of North America, Raj Nair, has left the company after an internal investigation found behavior that was "inconsistent with the company's code of conduct."
The statement confirms that Nair was investigated for "inappropriate behavior," but beyond that we don't have any information as to what caused Nair's termination. Nair's departure comes after several high-profile business leaders have quit or been fired following accusations of sexual misconduct.
"We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration," said Ford Chief Executive Jim Hackett in a statement. "Ford is deeply committed to providing and nurturing a safe and respectful culture and we expect our leaders to fully uphold these values."
Nair apologized, without elaborating.
"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," Nair said in Ford's statement.
A spokesman for No. 2 U.S. automaker said the company would not comment on the nature of Nair's behavior beyond what was in its official statement, which appears below.
No replacement has been announced. Nair had been in his position since June of 2017, and before that he was head of global product development and chief technical officer.
Information from Reuters was included in this report.
<h2>RAJ NAIR, FORD'S PRESIDENT OF NORTH AMERICA, EXITS COMPANY</h2>
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.
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/02/21/raj-nair-ford-executive-investigation/
<h2>A statement from Ford confirms the exec's departure.</h2>
(see attachment)
In a statement released today, Ford announced that its president of North America, Raj Nair, has left the company after an internal investigation found behavior that was "inconsistent with the company's code of conduct."
The statement confirms that Nair was investigated for "inappropriate behavior," but beyond that we don't have any information as to what caused Nair's termination. Nair's departure comes after several high-profile business leaders have quit or been fired following accusations of sexual misconduct.
"We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration," said Ford Chief Executive Jim Hackett in a statement. "Ford is deeply committed to providing and nurturing a safe and respectful culture and we expect our leaders to fully uphold these values."
Nair apologized, without elaborating.
"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," Nair said in Ford's statement.
A spokesman for No. 2 U.S. automaker said the company would not comment on the nature of Nair's behavior beyond what was in its official statement, which appears below.
No replacement has been announced. Nair had been in his position since June of 2017, and before that he was head of global product development and chief technical officer.
Information from Reuters was included in this report.
<h2>RAJ NAIR, FORD'S PRESIDENT OF NORTH AMERICA, EXITS COMPANY</h2>
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.
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/02/21/raj-nair-ford-executive-investigation/
