Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, October 6, 1993 TAG: 9310060035
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: C6 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: DEARBORN, MICH. LENGTH: Short
"But that's what they pay me for," said the British-born car buff who has spent 38 years with the No. 2 automaker.
On Nov. 1, he succeeds retiring Chairman Harold Poling, taking the helm as Ford recovers from depressed sales in North American and Europe.
Trotman said his challenges include expanding sales into Asia and the Pacific, improving sales in North America and Europe, and making British luxury car maker Jaguar profitable.
"I'll be taking on an awesome job," he said.
Trotman also will be Ford's chief executive and president, the first time all three titles have been held by one person. - Associated Press
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