Chennai-based two automobile companies — Ford and Renault on Thursday announced new appointments for the top positions of their respective Indian operations.
While Ford appointed Nigel Harris as President replacing the incumbent Joginder Singh, Renault appointed Sumit Sawhney as CEO and Managing Director for the Renault Group’s operations in India replacing Marc Nassif, who moves to a global assignment within the group. Both the appointments are effective from February 1, 2014.
“In his new role, Harris will be responsible for managing and growing the integrated manufacturing operation of Ford India,” said a statement from Ford.