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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION Annual Report 2001 [15]
A9.[E] We have a good respect for each other. It fits. For both of us, it’s not a
complicated proposition: we both want The Turnaround to be a success. We’re not
working here for the next step in our professional lives. For me, it’s extremely easy;
I’m here for our future success. I want a success story. There’s a strong common
goal for us.
We see each other at eight o’clock in the morning, and we talk about the day—how
we handle issues, or what we think about things. We do that every day.
A9.[S] My experience of being in the United States for ten years, during which
time I myself presided over a turnaround, taught me a lot about different cultural
perspectives. If you have a common goal and a solid basis of mutual understanding
and trust between you, I believe you can accomplish many things together. Mr. Eckrodt
can operate in and manage different cultures. And now he’s come over to MMC and
we’re working well together as a team, with a clear mutual understanding of our roles
and capabilities. When others in MMC see that we’re working together for the same
goal, this boosts our effectiveness as leaders.
A8.[S] Trucks under the Canter brand name that are made by Mitsubishi Trucks
Europe and currently sold through AB Volvo sales channels will be sold through DC
sales channels by the end of this November. There is also potential for joint develop-
ment projects in mid-sized trucks with DC.
We have essentially gone back to the drawing board to see whether, depending on
the progress made in the ongoing alliance project discussions, it makes sense to spin
off the Truck & Bus Division.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION Annual Report 2001 [15]