Jim Padilla
Jim Padilla
James "Jim" Padilla was an American automobile industry executive. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, attending the University of Detroit and earning bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering and a master's degree in economics. He is also a Distinguished Eagle Scout...
backing degree large
I think we'll see some degree of moderation, but I don't see any backing off to a large degree.
external heart hope risk short soul window
She's the heart and soul of the organization and the external leader. We have a short window of opportunity. If we don't do this (fundraising campaign) there's a risk there won't be a Focus: HOPE going forward.
assemble best bill develop ford hard leadership worked
Bill Ford and I have worked hard to develop and assemble the best leadership for the company.
delivering focused forward help laying looking people piece unions
One thing I am looking forward to is laying this out and getting all of our people focused on delivering this piece of what we have to do. This speculation does not help us with our unions and our people in the development centers,
competition nature
I think the nature of competition in the marketplace is very, very challenging for all of us.
bill closely putting together worked
Bill and I have worked closely together in putting together the right team.
america anne behind company developed drawing europe experience extensive fields ford full global led mark motor north plan supported team
The team in North America, led by Mark Fields and supported by Anne Stevens, developed the plan for North America, drawing on their extensive global experience in Asia, Europe and The Americas. They have reenergized the Ford team to make it work, and they have the full support of the Ford Motor Company behind them.
aggressive none pricing
I don't think it went wrong. None of us anticipated the aggressive pricing in the marketplace.
bit japanese several shown supply
It is a supply issue, and it's supply of several technologies, ... The Japanese have shown a little bit of a predatory approach.
certainly good impact job none
Certainly none of us did a good job forecasting what the impact of 9/11 would be on the industry,
appreciate employees fellow greatly highly knowledge known leadership miss regarded respect throughout
Greg's respect for his fellow employees and his leadership behaviors are well known and highly regarded throughout the Company. We appreciate his many contributions and will greatly miss his knowledge and insight.
commitment further
The closures that are indicated are further out because of those commitments.
impatient walk
I get impatient too but I also don't walk on water.
bill good strapped time wheel wife
I have been strapped to the wheel for a long time and this is something that my wife and I have discussed, that Bill and I have discussed, and it's a good time.