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| Ford to replace chief executive Mark Fields, reports say | Ford to replace chief executive Mark Fields, reports say |
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| Ford chief executive Mark Fields is set to depart following a major reshuffle at the car maker, according to reports. | |
| His expected departure, first reported by the New York Times, comes as Ford faces weak sales, falling profits and a near-40% decline in its share price since Mr Fields took up his role in 2014. | |
| He may be replaced by James Hackett of Ford's autonomous driving unit. | |
| A Ford spokeswoman declined to comment on the reports. | |
| Last week, the carmaker said it planned to cut around 10% of its global workforce. | Last week, the carmaker said it planned to cut around 10% of its global workforce. |
| Ford employs more than 200,000 people globally at the end of 2016, including about 101,000 in North America and 23,000 in Asia. | |
| Sales in April were down 7% in the US and 11% lower in Europe compared with a year earlier. The firm has also been hit by costs related to safety recalls. | Sales in April were down 7% in the US and 11% lower in Europe compared with a year earlier. The firm has also been hit by costs related to safety recalls. |
| In recent years, Ford has invested heavily in self-driving technology and ride-sharing services. |