SavageF6 Donating Members 1,622 Member For: 20y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/05/06 09:35 AM Share Posted 12/05/06 09:35 AM NEW BOSS READY TO DRIVE FPV INTO THE FUTUREFord Performance Vehicles has today confirmed the appointment of Mr Sak Ryopponen to the position of Managing Director effective, June 6, 2006.Mr Ryopponen joins FPV with significant business credentials and a wealth of experience in the automotive industry. He previously held the position of Managing Director of Saab Australia and Regional Director of Saab (Asia Pacific and Middle East), as well as serving a role in the Executive Leadership Team of Saab in Sweden. Most recently, Mr Ryopponen was Chairman of Vital Software, an innovative supplier of Customer Relationship Management systems for the automotive industry.“I am very excited to take up the leadership of Ford Performance Vehicles,” Ryopponen says.“FPV has established itself as Australia's premier high-performance vehicle company with excellent credentials for developing, manufacturing and marketing a range of outstanding vehicles.“I am looking forward to working with an enthusiastic team to build even further on the success that FPV has generated so far.”Mr Ryopponen, who immigrated to Australia from Finland as a child, studied at Melbourne University before he commenced his automotive career with Ford Australia in 1975 within the Ford Truck marketing operation. He has held senior positions with Nissan and BMW in Australia and was the founding Managing Director of Carsales.com.au Limited.Prodrive, the majority stakeholder in the Ford Performance Vehicles joint venture operation, is delighted to have Mr Ryopponen join FPV.“Sak will be an excellent addition to our team and brings a wealth of experience and skills to complement our business,” said Prodrive Chief Operating Officer, Clive Scrivener..“I am positive he will play an integral role in our future success.”Tom Gorman, President of Ford Motor Company of Australia, also welcomed the appointment of Mr Ryopponen as Managing Director of FPV.“It is with great pleasure that I welcome Sak Ryopponen to the position of Managing Director of Ford Performance Vehicles,” Mr Gorman said.“FPV has certainly laid some very strong foundations in Australia, and I look forward to working with Sak to continue the success of our premium performance brand.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 4d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 12/05/06 09:39 AM Share Posted 12/05/06 09:39 AM fricken finns.. dont trust those bast@rds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsXR Member 18 Member For: 18y 10m 6d Location: Adelaide, S.A Posted 12/05/06 09:45 AM Share Posted 12/05/06 09:45 AM Oh crap, does this mean that all FPV's will be transformed into FWD Torque-steering bastards like the Viggen?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 4d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 12/05/06 09:52 AM Share Posted 12/05/06 09:52 AM Oh crap, does this mean that all FPV's will be transformed into FWD Torque-steering bastards like the Viggen?? ←viggen= the thunder that results from the hammer of thor fighter plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 9m 12d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 12/05/06 09:53 AM Share Posted 12/05/06 09:53 AM Did he bring the squeezy sauce with him? And you're right Jetter, absolute freaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlnt6 Donating Members 350 Member For: 20y 4m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posted 12/05/06 12:37 PM Share Posted 12/05/06 12:37 PM Saabs are known for there "low boost", economical, eco friendly, *beep* footed turbo engines. Let's hope we'll have NONE of that in future FPVs.On the other hand they also make fighter aircraft, so let's hope he favours that side of the fence !!!CheersRobin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 12/05/06 01:16 PM Share Posted 12/05/06 01:16 PM Oh crap, does this mean that all FPV's will be transformed into FWD Torque-steering bastards like the Viggen?? Oh... you beat me to it Cat... not fair.The Viggen... what a waste of time bringing it to Australia... and well any country for that matter... I hear they crash tested more Viggen's than they actually sold... Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 6m 30d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 14/05/06 09:53 AM Share Posted 14/05/06 09:53 AM Sounds good FPV by Ikea, your new Phoon will come flat packed, with assembly instructions and a little allen key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 14/05/06 10:24 AM Share Posted 14/05/06 10:24 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 4d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 14/05/06 10:38 AM Share Posted 14/05/06 10:38 AM Sounds good FPV by Ikea, your new Phoon will come flat packed, with assembly instructions and a little allen key.←very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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