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BMW names ex-Mini plant boss Zipse as production chief

Oliver Zipse was managing director of Mini's factory in Oxford, England, from 2007-2008.
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March 12, 2015 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT -- BMW Group said today it has promoted manufacturing expert Oliver Zipse to succeed incoming CEO Harald Krueger as head of production.

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