 After the sale of ADtranz to Bombardier Inc., Eckrodt took an executive position at Mitsubishi Motors in Japan.When DaimlerChrysler decided to sell their shares in Mitsubishi Motors in November 2005, Eckrodt stepped down and retired after 38 years in the auto industry.From 2008 - 2013 Eckrodt was the chairman of the Board of THE FRANK LATZER GROUP and from 2010 - 2013 of Leclanche SA.