das ist die pressemitteilung dazu in englisch:
zitat:
Press Release: Saab Automobile AB Announces New Global Sales Structure
by Swade on February 1, 2011
- Saab Automobile AB creates new global sales organization with four regions
- New structure brings company closer to markets
- Saab Cars North America Announces New Executive Director Marketing
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Saab Automobile AB today announced the introduction of a new global sales structure aimed at enhancing support and communication with its markets around the world. The announcement comes as Saab Automobile AB is embarking on its biggest-ever product offensive and expansion into several new markets around the globe.
Effective February 1, Saab Automobile’s new global sales organization is divided into four regions, each led by a regional director responsible for market development, sales and aftersales. The regions identified in the new structure are: Americas, Nordic, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.
The Americas region includes the United States, traditionally Saab’s largest market, and will be led by Alan Ludwell, currently responsible for importer markets at Saab Automobile AB. Magnus Hansson will continue as regional director for the Nordics, where Sweden is the largest market. The Europe region will be led by Jonathan Nash, who leaves his position as managing director of Saab Great Britain. Over the course of the next few months Saab Automobile AB aims to announce a regional director for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, where China will become the main focus.
All regional directors will be based at company headquarters in Trollhattan, Sweden, where they will report directly to Saab Automobile AB Executive Director Global Sales & Aftersales, Matthias Seidl.
Announcing the new structure, Seidl said: “This new organization gives individual markets a direct link with company headquarters through their regional organizations, creating shorter lines of communication and a more effective decision-making process. Getting this new structure in place is an important step as we focus on realizing the full sales potential of our markets and build on the recent sales momentum.
“This year will be extremely important for Saab Automobile AB as we continue our biggest-ever product offensive with the introduction of exciting new vehicles like the Saab 9-4X crossover and the Saab 9-5 SportCombi. The new sales structure should help us make the most of the volume opportunities these products will create for us.”
Saab Cars North America today also announces the addition of Mr. David Rooney as Executive Director Marketing for North America.
David has a very extensive executive marketing background. He spent the duration of his career at Chrysler/DaimlerChrysler where he held several director level positions in areas such as customer relationship management, marketing and global communications, brand communications, media operations, events and cross brand marketing. David’s most recent accomplishment includes authoring a book entitled: The 31st Second to stimulate organizations and individuals to “think like Marketers” by developing client centered strategies and tactics focused on brand positioning, integrated communication and measurable business development.
“We are very pleased to have David Rooney join our North American team in a very pivotal year for Saab Cars North America,” said Matthias Seidl, Executive Director Global Sales and Aftermarket. “David’s experiences and achievements over his career will help enhance Saab’s overall brand image, ultimately influencing positive sales momentum.”
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nirgends kann ich einen hinweis auf deinen eingangssatz erblicken.
dass en unternehmen nach einem jahr des bestehens strukturen verändert ist völiig normal, zumal auch neue märkte gewonnen werden sollen. auch kanada wurde "wiederbelebt".
ich bin auch deiner meinung, dass man sicher noch nicht zufreiden mit den aktuellen zahlen sein kann - das behauptet auch niemand, aber die tendenz stimmt positiv.
aber erneut ist deine negative stimmungsmache unüberlesbar. das ist nichts anderes als ein billiger versuch der stimmungsmache und sonst nichts.
aktuell hat vm auch in einem interview den start eines leasing programmes angekündigt:
It’s working on establishing a leasing program — a key element for achieving sales success in the premium segment.
sicher wieder nur ein schritt zum niedergang...