The largest single shareholder in the Ford Motor Company died in his sleep last night from pneumonia-related complications. Mr. Ford sat on the board (hey, that rhymes!) for fifty-seven years, owned the Detroit Lions NFL team, and was at least partially responsible for the Continental Mark II.
Mr. Ford's son, William Clay Ford, Jr., served in the primary leadership positions at Ford Motor Company before turning those positions over to Alan Mullaly. The WSJ quoted Ford, Jr., and Mullaly,
"My father was a great business leader and humanitarian who dedicated his life to the company and the community," said William Clay Ford, Jr., executive chairman, Ford Motor Company. "He also was a wonderful family man, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, yet he will continue to inspire us all."
"Mr. Ford had a profound impact on Ford Motor Company," said Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO. "The company extends its deepest sympathies to the many members of the extended Ford family at this difficult time. While we mourn Mr. Ford's death, we also are grateful for his many contributions to the company and the auto industry."
from The Truth About Cars http://ift.tt/Jh8LjA
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