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Bill Osborne Leaving Ford

Staff, Friday August 22, 2008.

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John Parker, Ford Motor Company Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific and Africa, today announced that Ford Australia President Bill Osborne has elected to leave the company, effective September.

William ( Bill ) H. Osborne – Leaving Ford Australia

Mr Osborne joined Ford in 1990. Over the past 18 years his roles at Ford have included:

• President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
• Executive Director, Ford Pickup Truck and Commercial Vehicles
• Engineering Director for Ford’s "Tough Truck" business group
• Vehicle Line Director for the Super Duty, F Series and Excursion vehicles
• Assistant Vehicle Line Director for the mid-size sedan platform
• Manufacturing Operations Manager at the Romeo Engine Plant.

He also led the V-Engine design activity within powertrain operations, the engine system activity for the Duratec V6 engines, and spearheaded Ford’s advanced powertrain noise and vibration research.

Mr Osborne will relocate back to North America to take up a position outside the automotive industry. His replacement will be announced in due course.

“Bill has made significant contributions during his career with Ford Motor Company, and we wish him and his family all the best with his future endeavour,” said Parker.

“Ford Australia will continue to play a vital role in the future success of Ford Motor Company and within the Asia Pacific and Africa region, with greater input and alignment across all areas of the business, particularly product development, information technology, purchasing and marketing and sales,” added Parker.

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