Articles Tagged with "Geely"
Ford's Sale of Volvo to Geely Benefits All Parties
Geely describes itself as the "poor boy from the countryside", while Volvo is the "rich girl from the city". Geely believes that for the marriage to be successful, certain commitments must be made. Geely therefore strives to preserve Volvo's: 1. Brand Equity 2. Culture 3. Manufacturing and R&D in Europe (to preserve "European-ness") 4. Relationships with Suppliers and Distributors 5. Management Team (use Volvo management to run Volvo, similar in approach to Hong Kong integration: "One Country, Two Systems") 6. Relationship with Labor Union
Dec. 31 , 2009Geely unveiling its first model for Western marketsDec. 29 , 2009
Geely offers assurances it won't plunder VolvoDec. 29 , 2009
Geely planning to build a Volvo factory in ChinaDec. 24 , 2009
Ford, Geely agree on Volvo, to complete sale by JuneDec. 24 , 2009
Ford moving near to sale of Volvo brand to GeelyDec. 22 , 2009





