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Ford Futurist Honored Among Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative Business People for 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 EST

Every company needs a Sheryl Connelly. As global head of trends and futuring for Ford, Connelly immerses herself in ever-evolving social, cultural, environmental, technological and economic ideas to imagine what consumers might want up to 20 years in the future.

Ford’s Joe Hinrichs Honored at Inaugural Pudong Business Person of the Year Awards

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 EST

SHANGHAI, April 18, 2013 – As Ford continues to deepen its commitment to growing in China, an expanding lineup of class-leading global vehicles isn’t the only part of the company that is making an impression.

Biography: Henry Ford

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST

Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, was born in Dearbornville, Springfield Township, Wayne County, Mich., on July 30, 1863. His parents were William and Mary (Litogot) Ford. He was the eldest of six children – four boys and two girls. His father was a native of Kilmalooda Parish, County Cork, Ireland, who came to America in 1847 and settled on a farm in Wayne County.

Chronology of the Life of Henry Ford

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST

Biography: Raymond Day

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:59:00 EST

Raymond (Ray) Day is group vice president, Communications effective March 1, 2013. Day, 46, previously served as vice president, Communications since November 2007. He reports to Mark Fields, Ford chief operating officer.

Biography: Elena A. Ford

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:59:00 EST

Elena A. Ford is vice president, Global Dealer and Consumer Experience, effective March 1, 2013. She reports to Jim Farley, executive vice president, Global Marketing, Sales, Service and Lincoln.

Biography: Jeff Wood

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EST

Jeff Wood is vice president of Manufacturing, Ford of Europe, effective June 1, 2012.

Company Vice Presidents and Above

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Latest list of company vice presidents and above, with links to their biographies.

Biography: John Fleming

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

John Fleming is Ford Motor Company executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs.

Biography: Tony (Thomas K.) Brown

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Tony (Thomas K.) Brown is group vice president, Global Purchasing, Ford Motor Company, effective April 1, 2008. He had been senior vice president for Global Purchasing since September 2004, and had been vice president for the same area since January 2002. In his role, Brown is responsible for approximately $90 billion of production and non-production procurement for Ford operations worldwide.

Biography: Birgit A. Behrendt

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Birgit A. Behrendt is executive director, Global Programs and the Americas Purchasing, effective July 1, 2010. In this role, she oversees all Purchasing activities for Ford’s North and South America operations. Behrendt also works closely with Product Development on all global vehicle and powertrain programs to ensure Ford capitalizes on its global scale to deliver competitive costs, technology, fuel efficiency and quality in a full lineup of vehicles that consumers want and value.

Biography: Burt Jordan

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Burt R. Jordan is Executive Director, Global Vehicle and Powertrain Purchasing, a position to which he was appointed July 1, 2010. In this role, Jordan oversees procurement of $60 billion annually of production and powertrain parts and commodities for Ford Motor Company's operations worldwide. He is responsible for ensuring that the organization meets all of its quality, cost and delivery targets. Jordan also oversees Supplier Diversity Development and Global Supply Risk Management.

Biography: Mark Fields

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

Mark Fields is chief operating officer, Ford Motor Company, effective Dec. 1, 2012. In this role, Fields is responsible for all business operations.

Biography: Joseph R. Hinrichs

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

Joe Hinrichs is executive vice president and president of The Americas, Ford Motor Company, effective Dec. 1, 2012.

Biography: David L. Schoch

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

David L. Schoch was named Ford Motor Company group vice president and president, Asia Pacific effective Dec 1, 2012. He reports to Ford Motor Company chief operating officer Mark Fields.

Biography: Stephen T. Odell

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

Stephen Odell is executive vice president and president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, effective Dec. 1, 2012. Odell is leading Ford’s transformation in Europe, with a focus on using the One Ford plan to achieve profitable growth through an unprecedented focus on new products, a strong brand and increased cost efficiency.

Biography: James D. Farley, Jr.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

James D. Farley, Jr. is executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service and Lincoln, Ford Motor Company, effective Dec. 1, 2012.

Biography: John Lawler

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

John Lawler was elected a company officer and named Ford Motor Company’s chairman and chief executive officer of Ford Motor China, effective December 1, 2012. In this role, Lawler has overall responsibility for the operations and business leadership of Ford Motor China. He reports to David Schoch, group vice president and president, Asia Pacific.

Biography: Gunnar Herrmann

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Effective September 1, 2012, Gunnar Herrmann has been appointed Vice President of Quality, Ford of Europe.

Ford in India Employees to Join 12,000 Volunteers in 20 Countries to Spread Joy During the Global Week of Caring

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:05:00 EST

NEW DELHI, India, September 7, 2012 – Around 1,000 Ford in India volunteers are set to join an army of 12,000 Ford employees, retirees and dealers to conduct hundreds of community projects in six continents for the seventh annual Ford Global Week of Caring (GWC). Engaging in seven or more activities in seven days in Chennai, Coimbatore, Sanand and Delhi, the GWC will see volunteers from Ford India and Ford’s Global Business Services (comprised of Ford Business Services Center and Ford Technology Services India) work for betterment of the communities around Ford’s operation in India making the spirit of Go Further come alive.

Biography: John Felice

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

John Felice is General Manager, Ford Lincoln Sales, a position to which he was appointed in November 2011. He reports to Ken Czubay, Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service.

Biography: Felicia J. Fields

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Felicia J. Fields, Ford group vice president for Human Resources and Corporate Services since March 25, 2008, leads the global Human Resources and Corporate Services functions for Ford Motor Company. In this position, Fields provides expertise in key HR capabilities including performance management, compensation and benefits, organization development, recruiting, and leadership and professional development. She is also responsible for corporate security, travel, and the company’s Dealer Policy Board. As a group vice president, Fields ensures the development and execution of business strategies that reflect the global business environment, customer and market needs. She reports to Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO.

Biography: J Mays

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

J Mays is group vice president, Design, and chief creative officer, Ford Motor Company. He is responsible for shaping the global design direction of Ford Motor Company’s Ford and Lincoln brands.

Biography: Curt Magleby

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Curt Magleby is currently Vice President of U.S. Government Relations. In this position, Magleby engages with policymakers on a wide range of legislative and regulatory issues and oversees Ford's federal, state and local government affairs. Magleby previously was Director, U.S. State and Local Government Relations. He reports to Ziad Ojakli, Group Vice President for Government and Community Relations.

Biography: Bradley M. Gayton

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Bradley M. Gayton added the role of corporate secretary to his duties as assistant general counsel on April 1, 2012. In this position, Gayton assumed direct responsibility as secretary to the Board of Directors and for related legal matters such as SEC filings and compliance, proxy statement and annual meeting matters and support of Ford's Treasury operations. He retained responsibility for legal matters for Canada, Mexico and South America and reports directly to David Leitch, group vice president and general counsel.

Biography: Steve Kenner

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST

Steve Kenner is the Global Director of the Automotive Safety Office (ASO) at Ford Motor Company. Kenner became ASO director in August 2011. Previously he spent three years in Brazil as Engineering Director of Ford South America Operations. Now Kenner leads the automaker’s global efforts to continue and enhance Ford’s record as a safety leader.

Biography: Bernard Silverstone

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Bernard Silverstone is chairman and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Credit Company and a group vice president of Ford Motor Company, effective January 2013.

Biography: Stuart Rowley

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

Stuart Rowley was appointed a corporate officer and named Ford Motor Company’s vice president and Controller, effective April 1, 2012.

Biography: Michael Seneski

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Michael Seneski is chief financial officer and treasurer, Ford Motor Credit Company, with responsibility for financial planning, analysis and accounting operations. He works closely with Ford Motor Company’s Treasury team on funding and liquidity initiatives and maintains relationships with financial analysts and rating agencies.

Biography: Paul Mascarenas

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST

Paul Mascarenas is chief technical officer and vice president, Ford Research and Innovation. He leads Ford’s worldwide research organization, overseeing the development and implementation of the company’s technology strategy and plans.

Biography: Robert D. Brown

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST

Robert Brown is vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, effective January 1, 2012. He will serve as Ford Motor Company’s top environmental and safety officer reporting directly to Alan Mulally.

Biography: James G. Vella

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

James G. (Jim) Vella is president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. In this role, he leads all philanthropic and community service-related activities, including coordination of volunteer efforts by Ford employees and all activities of Ford Motor Company Fund, a separate philanthropic organization funded by Ford Motor Company.

Biography: John Viera

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

John Viera is the Global Director, Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters for Ford Motor Company, a position he has held since January 2007.

Susan Lampinen: Passionate Art Advocate, Ford Group Chief Designer Believes Color Is Integral to Self-Expression

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:01:00 EST

For Susan Lampinen, life is about creating. She creates art, food, writing – even better lives for the animals she rescues. Inquire about her wide variety of interests, and she’ll just laugh.

Biography: Frank Davis

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EST

Frank Davis is Executive Director, North America Engineering. In this role, Davis has responsibility for product programs where North America is the lead engineering activity. Davis will also have the lead role, among the global Engineering Directors, in driving consistency and efficiency in global engineering standards, policies and practices.

Biography: K.R. Kent

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EST

K.R. Kent is controller, The Americas, effective Nov. 1, 2011. As senior finance leader for all of The Americas, Kent, 48, reports to Mark Fields, executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, The Americas. Kent was previously executive director, Investor Relations, Ford Motor Company, responsible for all company efforts with the investment community in both equity and fixed income areas. Prior to that, Kent was the vice chairman and chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, a position he held from March 2006 until assuming his current duties in January 2011.

Biography: George Sharp

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EST

George Sharp, 61, is executive director, Investor Relations, effective Nov. 1, 2011. As executive director, Sharp leads Ford’s effort to further strengthen the investor relations function and deepen Ford and Ford Credit’s engagement with the investment community in the equity and fixed income arenas. Sharp will report to Ford Vice President and Treasurer Neil Schloss. Previously, Sharp was director of Investor Relations, a position he held from January 2011.

Board of Directors

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST

Board of Directors as September 8, 2011.

Board of Directors - Bill Helman

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:00:00 EST

Bill Helman is a partner with Greylock, a venture capital firm focused on early stage investments in technology, consumer internet, and health care. He joined Greylock in 1984 and has been a managing partner since 1997.

Biography: Barb Samardzich

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

Barb Samardzich is vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe, effective September 1, 2011. Samardzich will report to Stephen Odell, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe, and Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company.

Biography: Alan Mulally

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:20:00 EST

Alan Mulally is president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company. He also is a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

K. Venkatesh Prasad: Ford Technical Leader Known as the Company’s ‘What’s Next’ Guy

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

As the group and senior technical leader of Vehicle Design and Infotronics for Ford Research and Innovation, the birthplace of Ford SYNC®, K. Venkatesh Prasad is Ford’s “What’s Next” guy, responsible for the research, architecture, standards, applications development and vehicle system integration of electrical, electronics and embedded software technologies.

Gary Strumolo: Helping Ford Discover the Latest In-Car Electronic Technologies

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

Gary Strumolo, manager of Vehicle Design and Infotronics for Ford Research and Innovation, is the go-to guy who is leading a 40-person team of engineers and scientists, managing high-tech Ford research labs such as the VIRTTEX driving simulator and working with the Ford Product Development community to appropriately incorporate the latest advancements in structural and electrical vehicle architecture to Ford products on the road today.

Paul Mascarenas: Global Champion of Ford Research and Innovation

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

Paul Mascarenas is chief technical officer and vice president, Ford Research and Innovation. He is responsible for leading Ford’s worldwide research organization based in Dearborn, Mich., and Aachen, Germany, overseeing the planning, development and implementation of the company’s top global technology objectives.

Ryan McGee: Ford Technical Expert Working on the Technology of Tomorrow’s Electrified Vehicles

Tue, 10 May 2011 19:00:00 EST

Ryan McGee is used to seeing things through and has 14 patents to prove it.

Johannes Kristinsson: Willing and Able To Tackle The Toughest Technological Tasks

Tue, 10 May 2011 19:00:00 EST

Every problem has a solution and Johannes Kristinsson says he has exactly what it takes to figure things out: strong persistence.

Biography: Edsel B. Ford II

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Edsel B. Ford II is a member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company. He was elected to the Board in 1988. As a consultant to Ford, Mr. Ford is active in company affairs and corporate dealer relations.

Amy Marentic: Marketing Manager Lauds Ford Safety Efforts for Three Reasons – Her Own Teenage Drivers

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST

With three teenage drivers, Ford Car, Crossover and SUV Group Marketing Manager Amy Marentic has a personal interest in making sure today’s drivers are as safe as they can be.

Sue Cischke: Always on the Clock to Ensure Ford Meets or Exceeds All Safety Regulations

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST

Sue Cischke knows safety and it reflects in her job as the chief safety officer for Ford Motor Company.

Bill Gubing: Varied Roles Help Ford Taurus Chief Engineer See Big Picture

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:30:00 EST

William Gubing – Bill to everyone but his two daughters – set ambitious goals for himself when he started at Ford Motor Company.