That is often what happens with an autoimmune disorder called masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) that affects the jaw muscles, causing pain and dysfunction. Swollen, painful masticatory (chewing) muscles and an inability to open the mouth (trismus) are clinical signs of the disorder.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company. Mark Fields is president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, effective July 1, 2014. He also is a member of the companyâs board of directors. Under Fieldsâ leadership, Ford is expanding its business model to be both an auto and a mobility company.
Arconic Inc. named former General Electric Co. executive Chip Blankenship as its new leader, roughly six months after its prior chief executive stepped down after sending an unauthorized letter to an activist investor. Mr. Blankenship, the former CEO of GE Appliances, will take over as Arconic's CEO on Jan. 15., the company said Monday. Arconic is currently being run by interim CEO David Hess, who has filled the position since April. He will stay on as a director at the company. Mr. Blankenship steps into his new role following a tumultuous period for Arconic as it has faced struggles from activist investor Elliott Management Corp. and its connection to a fatal June fire at Grenfell Tower in London.