Адыль Ширинов
Baku / 06.07.17 / Turan: Adil Shirinov, formerly Executive Director and First Vice President of the company, was appointed new President and CEO of Ford Sollers.
Shirinov replaced Mark Ovenden, the president of Ford Sollers, who headed the company since July 2015, the Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported today.
Born in Baku in 1964, Shirinov has Russian citizenship.
He has been with Ford Sollers since the company was founded in 2011.
"Adil is well known and respected in Russia, his experience and unique expertise will help Ford Sollers strengthen their positions and realize the potential of the market," said Ford Motor Company Vice President Steven Armstrong.
Ford Sollers consists of three auto plants: in the Leningrad region (produce Focus and Mondeo), two - in Tatarstan (Kuga, Explorer and Transit, Fiesta and EcoSport are produced). There is also an engine plant in Tatarstan.
Total investment in Ford Sollers projects is estimated at $ 1.5 billion.
Prior to joining Sollers, Adil Shirinov worked for RusPromAvto as a purchasing director. From 1999 to 2002 he worked for Ford Motor Company.
From 1993 to 1998, he was a representative of OTIS Elevators in Russia. -02D-
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