J Mays Retiring as Ford's Global Design Chief
Mays has been with the company since 1997, though he’s worked at numerous other automakers throughout his career. The 59-year-old has done time at Audi, BMW and Volkswagen.
The man with a letter for his first name is credited with many standout designs over his long career. Concept vehicles like the Ford Interceptor and Fairlane, the Jaguar F-Type and Lincoln MKZ were all projects he led.
Callum will take the reins from Mays, leading global design for all concept and production Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Before signing on with Ford in 2006 he was based in Hiroshima, Japan where he lead design for Mazda.
But Mays is not the only person retiring at the Blur Oval. Jim Tetreault, Ford’s vice president of North American manufacturing and Martin Mulloy, VP of labor relations are also bowing out. All of these changes should take place on January 1, 2014.
[Source: Automotive News]
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