Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said late on Wednesday that Raj Nair, an executive vice president and chief of Ford's important North America business unit, has left the company after an internal investigation found that he had engaged in "inappropriate behavior." Nair will be replaced by Kumar Galhotra, currently Ford's chief marketing officer and head of the Lincoln luxury brand. This is a big deal. Nair is a talented engineer and executive who had been widely considered a potential future CEO of Ford. His ouster is a significant blow for the Blue Oval, but it's also a strong sign that Ford's CEO won't tolerate workplace harassment. That could pay benefits in time. Gone: Raj Nair, a rising star who led Ford's important North American operation, was abruptly ousted on Wednesday for "inappropriate behavior," Ford said. Image source: Ford Motor Company. It's clear enough what happened In a statement, Ford said that Nair's departure followed "a recent internal investigation into … [Read more...] about Why Ford Had to Fire its North America Chief, and What it Means
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Ford’s North America chief exits after company finds ‘inappropriate behavior’
Ford Motor Co.’s head of North American operations is leaving the automaker immediately following an investigation into reports of “inappropriate behavior.” An internal probe by the U.S. automaker found that Raj Nair, an executive vice president, engaged in behavior that “was inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct,” according to a statement from the company. “We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration,” Jim Hackett, Ford’s chief executive, said in the statement. “Ford is deeply committed to providing and nurturing a safe and respectful culture and we expect our leaders to fully uphold those values.” Ford did not specify the behavior that spurred Nair’s exit. Nair is departing as sexual harassment scandals have brought down prominent men, most notably in Washington and within the entertainment and media industries. The #MeToo movement has yet to make a major mark on the … [Read more...] about Ford’s North America chief exits after company finds ‘inappropriate behavior’
Ford’s president of North America is out over ‘inappropriate behavior’
Advertisement Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:11 PM EST Feb 21, 2018 Natalie Newport National Curator By Julia Horowitz AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File SOURCE: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File Ford's president of North America is out over 'inappropriate behavior' Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:11 PM EST Feb 21, 2018 Natalie Newport National Curator By Julia Horowitz Raj Nair, Ford's president of North America is out after an internal investigation into reports of "inappropriate behavior."He'll leave the company immediately, Ford said Wednesday. Advertisement The recent review found that "certain behavior" by Nair violated the company's code of conduct, the company added."We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration," CEO Jim Hackett said … [Read more...] about Ford’s president of North America is out over ‘inappropriate behavior’
Ritchie Ryan: ‘any player in the lower leagues of North America wants to be at FC Cincinnati’
Futbol Club Cincinnati added another option to its midfield Monday morning when it announced the signing of Ritchie Ryan, an Irish defensive midfielder.Ryan, who came from Miami FC, participated in FC Cincinnati's first practice back in the city after a two-week, two-match trip to Florida. A 33-year-old who was named to the North American Soccer League Best XI in 2017, Ryan will play an immediate factor in head coach Alan Koch's plans, the second-year coach said following practice at Nippert Stadium. Ryan has been in Koch's plans previously. When FC Cincinnati beat Miami FC 1-0 in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, Koch said he worked specifically to nullify the holding midfielder. Now, he's a player Cincinnati can exploit opposition with. "Ritchie was a huge part of our scouting plan when we played Miami," Koch said Monday. "It shows what I personally and the coaching staff think of Ritchie. We're excited to have him here. … [Read more...] about Ritchie Ryan: ‘any player in the lower leagues of North America wants to be at FC Cincinnati’
How to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry across North America
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kate Konschnik, Duke University and Sarah Marie Jordaan, Johns Hopkins University (THE CONVERSATION) U.S. natural gas production has boomed in the past decade, driving gas prices sharply downward. Natural gas has become a competitive choice for electricity generation, edging out coal. Because gas contains less carbon than coal, greenhouse gas emissions from power plants have dropped, and the U.S. grid has become cleaner, more efficient and more flexible. More natural gas is also entering the power sectors in Mexico and Canada. But the low-carbon profile of natural gas doesn’t tell the whole story. Methane, its primary component, is a powerful greenhouse gas. It leaks to the atmosphere from wells and pipelines, contributing to climate change and reducing the climate benefit of using natural gas. In 2016 U.S., Canadian and Mexican leaders pledged to reduce methane … [Read more...] about How to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry across North America