Mersey man takes on motoring world; Motoring editor Mike Torpey meets the Scouser who became president of Ford of Europe.(Features) From: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England) | Date: January 3, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Mike Torpey

IT SOUNDS like the classic rags to riches story - the lad who started on the shop floor and ended up running the show.

In the case of staunch Liverpool fan John Fleming that show doesn't get much bigger.

As the new year starts, the 53 year -old from Toxteth has a real challenge to look forward to.

He has been appointed as president for Ford of Europe with responsibility for manufacturing.

With his only sup...

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