"We are sorry to see them go, but we are also happy to see someone from a leading company go to another leading company."

    Two directors of ford motor have been poached by two technology giants, foreign media reported.

    Amy Marentic, head of marketing and sales for some of the company's key models, is leaving for a job at Google (Google).In addition, Crystal Worthem, head of global brand experience, who helped ford secure a major endorsement on the singing competition show "American Idol," will be on Facebook.

    It is not clear when the change will take effect or whether Mr. Ford plans to fill the positions.

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    'they've done all sorts of extraordinary things, both domestically and internationally,' said t. r. Reid, a ford spokesman.We're sorry to see them go, but we're glad to see someone from a leading company go to another leading company."

    Over the past year, Ms. Mei has been the north American product line director for ford's "Icons" collection, which includes the mustang, the new mustang mach-e electric crossover and the upcoming Bronco SUV.In that role, she helped create ford's corporate product line management group and helped develop a 10-year strategy that included a $2 billion investment, according to her LinkedIn profile.

    Ford is scheduled to launch the new Bronco and smaller Bronco Sport crossover this spring, but the launch has been delayed by a novel coronavirus outbreak.

    Mei previously led ford's self-driving car marketing efforts.She also served as President of Lincoln China from mid-2016 to mid-2018, a period of growth in the world's largest auto market where the brand was a late entrainer.

     Under her leadership, Lincoln tried a number of pilot projects, including the use of virtual reality technology and online stores, "flash MOBS" mobile sales centers and mini-distribution centers to display and sell new cars.

    Mei holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a master's degree in industrial and manufacturing engineering from the university of Michigan. She has also held a number of marketing, sales and product planning positions.She has said her two major career choices are to either work in the auto industry or become an astronaut.

    Prior to his most recent role, Mr. Wortham was ford's marketing director for the Middle East and Africa.She has also held marketing positions at the Escape, Fusion, small SUV and Lincoln.

    Mr. Wortham attended Florida a&m university in Tallahassee, fla., where he received a bachelor's degree in business administration and an MBA, according to the company profile.