Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Structure Friction Products, Europe
21 December 1998
Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Structure Friction Products, Europe
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Ian Edmondson, vice president,
Friction Products, Europe, Federal-Mogul Corporation , announces
the European organizational structure for Friction Products with the following
appointments effective January 1, 1999:
* Jim Dixon, director, manufacturing
* Antonio Martinez, director, purchasing and logistics
* Friedal Martiny, director, human resources
* Dr. Hans-Guenther Paul, director, research and development
* Giovanni Pozzi, director, sales and marketing
* Michel Rigal, director, business development
"As the number one friction supplier in the world, we aim to be our
customer's first choice," said Edmondson. "Our goal is to also be the
undisputed leader in Europe supporting customers whose European design and
purchasing centers have global authority. Our technology led program, which
supports our customers new platform developments, also provides us with strong
growth opportunities in the European aftermarket."
Jim Dixon, Director, Manufacturing
Jim Dixon has been appointed director, manufacturing.
Prior to this appointment, Dixon held the position of managing director of
Federal-Mogul Friction Products Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Dixon joined the
group in 1995 as divisional director, Ferodo Ltd., United Kingdom, from Davy
International, where he held a number of positions including manufacturing
director and personnel director.
Dixon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics at the University of
Manchester, England.
Antonio Martinez, Director, Purchasing and Logistics
Antonio Martinez has been appointed director, purchasing and logistics.
Prior to this appointment, Martinez held the position of aftermarket
business director, Friction Products Group within T&N. Martinez began his
career with Garnecto in Spain in 1965, joining T&N in 1989 on the acquisition
by T&N of Garnecto. He has held a number of management positions including
managing director, Ferodo Necto SA in Spain.
Martinez earned a diploma in economics and is a chartered accountant with
a diploma in accountancy and tax from the University of Barcelona, Spain.
Friedal Martiny, Director, Human Resources
Freidel Martiny has been appointed director, human resources.
Prior to this appointment, Martiny held the position of director, human
resources, Goetze. Martiny joined T&N in 1993 with the acquisition of Goetze
and became managing director, T&N Holdings GmbH, later progressing to human
resources director, Friction Products Group in 1996.
Martiny earned a Master's degree in economics and social sciences at the
University of Gottingen, Germany.
Dr. Hans-Guenther Paul, Director, Research and Development
Dr. Hans-Guenther Paul has been appointed director, research and
technology.
Prior to this appointment, since 1996 he has held the position of
technical director, light vehicles - Europe. He has held a number of research
and development positions in the European friction industry before joining the
group in 1994 to work at the Ferodo Technical center in Bad Camberg, Germany.
Dr. Hans-Guenther Paul earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the Technical
University, Clausthal, Germany.
Giovanni Pozzi, Director, Sales and Marketing
Giovanni Pozzi has been appointed director, sales and marketing.
Prior to this appointment, Pozzi held the position of original equipment
car business director, Europe, at T&N's Friction Products Group. He began his
career with T&N in 1990 and previously held the position of general manager of
Ferodo Italiana SpA in Mondovi.
Pozzi earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of
Milan, Italy.
Michel Rigal, Director, Business Development
Michel Rigal has been appointed director, business development.
Prior to this appointment, Rigal held the position of director, original
equipment commercial vehicle business, Europe, within T&N's Friction Products
Group. He began his career with Abex in France in 1986, joining T&N in 1989
on the acquisition by T&N of Abex. He has held a number of research and
development focused positions including technical and quality director and
president and general director at Ferodo Abex, France.
Rigal earned a degree in physics and metallurgic engineering from CNAM,
Paris and attended the INSEAD Executive Program.
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