Mitsubishi Fuso taps American boss to lead US truck unit
TOKYO, (Aug. 2, 2005) — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. has named Robert E. McDowell president and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc.
McDowell, the first American-born president of MFTA, replaces Isao Toda, who will return to Japan.
McDowell, a member of the “Class of ’85,” — as the founding group of MFTA employees is known within the organization — joined MFTA at its inception as regional sales manager, charged with handling dealer development. He brought with him extensive experience in the medium-duty truck market from his previous employment with IVECO Truck of North America.
Recognized several times for outstanding sales achievement, he was quickly promoted to eastern regional vice-president. From that position, he was promoted to vice-president of sales operations, and finally, in 2000, to executive vice president and COO.
Headquartered in Logan Township, N.J., MFTA markets a complete line of diesel-powered, medium-duty, cab-over trucks through more than 170 dealer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Currently, there are more than 80,000 Mitsubishi Fuso vehicles in use on North American roads.
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