Ford's North American president has resigned after reports of 'inappropriate' behavior
- Raj Nair, Ford's executive vice president and president, North America, has resigned from the company following a company investigation into allegations of "inappropriate behavior."
- Nair became president of Ford North America in June 2017 after serving as Ford's head of global product development and CTO.
- In August, Ford announced a $10.1 million settlement that followed allegations of racial and sexual harassment at two facilities in the Chicago area.
Raj Nair, Ford's executive vice president and president, North America, has resigned from the company following a company investigation into allegations of "inappropriate behavior," according to a statement from the company.
"I sincerely regret that there have been instances where I have not exhibited leadership behaviors consistent with the principles that the Company and I have always espoused," Nair said. "I continue to have the utmost faith in the people of Ford Motor Company and wish them continued success in the future."
Nair became president of Ford North America in June 2017 after serving as Ford's head of global product development and CTO.
"We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration," Jim Hackett, Ford's president and CEO said in the statement. "Ford is deeply committed to providing and nurturing a safe and respectful culture and we expect our leaders to fully uphold these values."
Ford has recently come under fire for its work conditions at some locations.
In August, Ford announced a $10.1 million settlement that followed allegations of racial and sexual harassment at two facilities in the Chicago area. A New York Times investigation from December included accounts from women who said they were harassed by co-workers.