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New manufacturing director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - 01.09.06
Xaver Franz (52) today joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as the new director of manufacturing. He has worked in the automotive industry for 28 years and joined BMW Group in 1978. He has held a number of senior positions within the manufacturing function, most recently in Total Vehicle Quality Management at BMW plant, Dingolfing.
Franz takes over his new role from Hermann Bohrer. Bohrer (50) joined Rolls-Royce in 2003 and successfully directed the production ramp-up of the Phantom, the launch of Phantom with extended wheelbase and the development phase of the new convertible, due for launch in 2007. Bohrer leaves Goodwood to take over new responsibilities as plant manager BMW Berlin.
Ian Robertson, chairman and chief executive said; “We are indebted to Hermann Bohrer for the excellent job he has done at Goodwood and wish him well as he takes up an important new post in Berlin. Xaver Franz joins us at a crucial moment as we prepare for the launch of the convertible. We welcome him to Goodwood and wish him well in his new role.?
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