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Ford of Britain has appointed two new directors.

Mark Simpson will become marketing director this month and Andy Barratt will become director of Ford customer service.

Simpson has taken the role from Mark Ovendon, who has moved to Russia as marketing, sales and service director.

Simpson came to the job from his position as marketing communications director for Ford of Europe.

He previously held senior management positions in the US for six years, most recently as Lincoln Mercury's regional manager in New York, and before that he was managing director of Ford Hungary.

Prior to leading sales teams for five years in the eastern district and Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north, Barratt was Ford Focus brand manager.

Roelant de Waard, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: "Mark and Andy bring a wealth of experience both internationally and from other functions within the company."

DATED: 11.10.08

FEED: MT