EXECUTIVE BIOS

Executive Bios

Executive Biography:JOHN ABEL

Title: Director of Marketing

 

EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHY: JOHN ABEL

 Title: Director of Marketing, Mazda North American Operations

As director of marketing for Mazda North American Operations, John Abel is responsible for developing the Mazda brand communication strategy, brand identity and global content. He brings to Mazda a wealth of automotive experience from his 29 years in the automotive industry.

Abel began his career with Mazda in 2003 as the director, marketing communications for Mazda Motor Europe GrmbH based in Germany, and moved to Mazda Corporation headquarters in Japan as general manager, global brand management in 2006.

Abel began his career with Ford Motor Company in 1982 and held various management positions within Ford's merchandising and sales teams. In 1993, he moved to Jaguar where he was based in the U.K. as the head of corporate sales, marketing strategy, and later, head of marketing in the U.K.

 

# # #

 

Attachment(click to download)
Abel, John_2011.docAbel, John_2011.doc149.5 KB