Jim Hackett

Ford to invest more in bakkies and SUVs, less in cars

Back in May, Ford Motor Company relieved Mark Fields of his duties and promoted Jim Hackett to the position of president and CEO. And now Hackett has revealed his blueprint for the Blue Oval, including investing more money in bakkies and SUVs and less in traditional passenger cars.Providing “a strategic ...

Here's how much Ford's new CEO stands to make…

According to a report out of the United States, new Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett is set to earn up to $13,4-million (about R172,7-million) this year.Citing a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Automotive News reports that Hackett – who moved from the position of executive chairman ...