MG ROVER APPOINTS NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
08 October 2004 - MG Rover

Today MG Rover Group announces the appointment of Daniel Ward as communications director with immediate effect.

The decision to appoint a communications professional with long experience of the motor industry represents a significant strengthening of the company’s PR function.

Following an extensive review of the company’s communications needs the department will be restructured to include internal communications, product and corporate affairs, government affairs, global product communications, international communications and UK product PR. All these functions will report to Daniel Ward who is also responsible for all communications relating to Phoenix Venture Holdings. He will report directly to Kevin Howe, chief executive MG Rover and PVH.

Previously Daniel held positions as executive director communications Ford of Britain and vice president communications Nissan Europe. His career in journalism included motor industry correspondent on The Times and technical editor of Motor magazine.

“We have needed to strengthen our communications team for some time but we wanted someone proven and capable of handling all aspects of communications from internal through to new products,” explained Kevin Howe, “and Daniel’s record underlines we have found the right person.”

“Two great British marques and the chance to head an international team represent exciting challenges for me and I am delighted to be joining MG Rover,” said Daniel Ward. As part of the restructuring all media enquires will now be handled by the in-house MG Rover communications staff.

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