Steve Hood has been appointed director of marketing at Ford of Britain, succeeding Peter Fleet, while Morten Hannesbo becomes director of sales, replacing Paul Van der Burgh.

Peter Fleet is moving to Ford of Europe to become director sales, service and distribution for commercial vehicles, while Paul Van der Burgh has elected to leave the company.

New marketing director Steve Hood, who has worked for Ford in a variety of brand, strategy, finance, marketing and field functions since 1985, was latterly director of dealer operations. His replacement in that post has yet to be announced.