FORD Australia has made two executive appointments in its marketing and sales division and promoted its marketing director to Ford’s international markets group.

The Blue Oval appointed Ambrose Henderson to the role of director of marketing, succeeding Danni Winter who takes up a regional leadership role as planning and strategy director for Ford’s International Markets Group, the region that includes the Australian business.

Ambrose Henderson

John Hatzimanolis has also been appointed and replaces Mr Henderson, taking up the role of director of customer experience and sales.

Mr Hatzimanolis, who joined Ford from Eastman Kodak in 2013 as a marketing specialist, was previously Ford’s general manager of marketing communications.

John Hatzimanolis

Having joined Ford in 2007 under the company’s graduate program, Mr Henderson first worked in marketing and sales development. He was also regional manager for Victoria and Tasmania.

Both Mr Hatzimanolis and Henderson have previously served in a range of marketing and sales leadership roles.

Ford said that they will continue to build on Ford’s enhanced customer experience offerings while bolstering Ranger’s position as Australia’s number one vehicle and bringing a sharpened focus on electric, commercial and performance vehicles.

Danni Winter

They will report to Ford Australia and New Zealand president and CEO Andrew Birkic.