Mercedes-Benz said in Stuttgart today that it has reached agreement with “employee representatives” on future European production plans for its new electric portfolio. This means that the Works Council and the powerful IG Metall union, which represents the industrial sector in Europe’s largest economy, supports how the factories are being allocated. The production portfolio already includes six all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. These are being built at six locations on three continents.
“The shift toward an electric and digital future is a big challenge and at the same time an opportunity. What is clear is that our production portfolio is undergoing a transformation, and with it our tasks and employment profiles. Today we have once again shown that we, together with the works council, have reached viable and forward-looking solutions for our production sites, our company and its employees. I am delighted that we are able to offer our colleagues new opportunities in future,” said Sabine Kohleisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Human Resources and Labor Director. Continue reading →
Marco Fioravanti is New Nissan Americas VP Product Planning
Nissan Americas said today that Marco Fioravanti, currently vice president, Product Planning for Nissan’s AMIEO region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania), will join the Americas region as vice president, Product Planning, Nissan U.S. and Canada. (AutoInformed.com on: Nissan Posts First Annual Profit in Three Years.)
Fioravanti has been with Nissan for more than nine years in a variety of positions, including Product Strategy & Planning in Switzerland and France, as well as Product Marketing at global headquarters in Japan. Continue reading →