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07-12-2010, 07:30 AM
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/fordludmannleave2.jpgJens Ludmann, the German engineer in Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford)'s European arm who led the development of the S-Max, Mondeo and 2012 Focus (http://www.autoblog.com/model/focus), is departing the automaker after a successful 10-year run. Where to? He's leaving the Blue Oval to join the deep blue sea, taking over as CEO of Bavaria Yachtbau, a German builder of sailing and motor yachts.
While his industry and title will change, the aim of his job won't: turn compelling ideas into profitable products. Having done that with three of Ford's best known vehicles in just ten years, Bavaria Yachtbau could have made a great score, and Ford has a massive gap to fill.
Gallery: Detroit 2010: Next-Gen Ford Focus (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/)
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[Source: Automotive News (http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100710/ANE/100719996/1254) - Sub. Req.]Report: Focus chief engineer leaves Ford for... yacht builder? (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/report-focus-chief-engineer-leaves-ford-for-yacht-builder/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/fordludmannleave.jpg
2012 Ford Focus - Click above for high-res image gallery
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/fordludmannleave2.jpgJens Ludmann, the German engineer in Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford)'s European arm who led the development of the S-Max, Mondeo and 2012 Focus (http://www.autoblog.com/model/focus), is departing the automaker after a successful 10-year run. Where to? He's leaving the Blue Oval to join the deep blue sea, taking over as CEO of Bavaria Yachtbau, a German builder of sailing and motor yachts.
While his industry and title will change, the aim of his job won't: turn compelling ideas into profitable products. Having done that with three of Ford's best known vehicles in just ten years, Bavaria Yachtbau could have made a great score, and Ford has a massive gap to fill.
Gallery: Detroit 2010: Next-Gen Ford Focus (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/10_focus2010detroitlive_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/#2607924)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/11_focus2010detroitlive_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/#2607925)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01_focus2010detroitlive_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/#2607914)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/02_focus2010detroitlive_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/#2607915)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/03_focus2010detroitlive_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/detroit-2010-next-gen-ford-focus/#2607916)
[Source: Automotive News (http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100710/ANE/100719996/1254) - Sub. Req.]Report: Focus chief engineer leaves Ford for... yacht builder? (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/report-focus-chief-engineer-leaves-ford-for-yacht-builder/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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