Ford India President and MD Michael Boneham announces retirement

  • Oct 25, 2012
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Joginder Singh, President and Managing Director of Ford Business Services will succeed Boneham from December 1, 2012

Michael Boneham

Ford India President and Managing Director Michael Boneham will retire on December 31, 2012, after a 27-year-stint with Ford Motor Company. Boneham, who commenced his career in Human Resource in Ford Australia, has worked in manufacturing and general management roles in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific and Africa (APA). Michael’s career in India began as the executive director, Manufacturing of Ford’s facility in Chennai, before moving on to lead Ford India. 

“Michael’s contributions to our business in Asia has been significant, specifically his leadership of the India market. Building the foundation blocks of Ford’s transition to a mass player,  leading the launch of the game-changing Ford Figo and his role in securing the US$ 1 billion (Rs. 5,363 crore) investment for our second new integrated manufacturing facility at Sanand helped us significantly transform our operations in India,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford group Vice President and President, APA. "His strategic direction over the past few years has better positioned our India operations for continued future success. We truly appreciate Michael’s contribution to Ford Motor Company and wish him and his family all the very best!”

Michael will be succeeded by Joginder Singh as the President and Managing Director of Ford India from December 1, 2012. Singh will be based in the company’s corporate office in New Delhi and will report directly to Joe Hinrichs, Ford group vice president and president, Asia Pacific and Africa. 

Singh has been the President and Managing Director of Ford Business Services since October 2008. He is responsible for Ford’s Global Business Services operations headquartered in Chennai, India. He has accomplished major structural cost efficiencies, expanded the business services portfolio substantially and launched new sites across Coimbatore and Delhi.

"Joginder’s proven leadership will be critical to driving the successful and ongoing expansion of our India operation. His wealth of experience and understanding of the Ford brand globally and local market expertise will be invaluable in helping Ford to continue its growth momentum. With 60-70 per cent of the growth expected to come from APA for Ford Motor Company, India will be play a critical role in driving that growth,” said Hinrichs. 

Also read: New Ford Figo: First Drive

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