COLOGNE, January 13, 2025 – Dr. Christian Weingärtner (42) is appointed Vice President Europe Business Transformation, where he will be responsible for the transformation of the Ford Business in Europe across all business lines. In his new role, Weingärtner will report directly to John Lawler, Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer of Ford Motor Company.
Weingärtner has been with Ford since 2020. Prior to his position as Managing Director and Managing Director Marketing and Sales for Ford Germany, Austria and Switzerland, he gained extensive experience in developing Ford's business in Europe as Director, Strategy, Autonomous Vehicles & Mobility.
The new Managing Director of Ford Germany, Austria and Switzerland will be Christoph Herr (47), who was previously responsible for the service and parts business for Ford in the entire DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as Director of the Ford Service Organisation (FCSD). Prior to joining Ford, Herr, among other things, headed the Digital Solutions division at MAN Truck & Bus and the associated digitalization of core processes in sales and aftersales, as well as the further development of digital fleet management solutions.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.
