DUNTON, UK, November 15, 2021 – Ford today is taking another significant step forward as it continues to accelerate its progress toward creating a sustainable profitable business in Europe focused on its commitment to go all in on electrifying its passenger vehicle range and to substantially grow and electrify its leading commercial vehicle business.
Tim Slatter is appointed as chair, Ford Motor Company Limited, and vehicle programme director, Global Bus and Van Commercial Vehicles, effective January 1, 2022. He will be based at the Ford Britain Dunton Campus in Essex.
In his new roles, Slatter will be responsible for leading on the development and implementation on Ford’s direction and strategy in its UK operations, and for the development of Ford’s future, global light commercial vehicle portfolio.
“Tim has shown great leadership over the years and is the right person to steer our U.K. operations, home to the development of our market-leading global light commercial vehicles. He brings the drive and disruptive thinking that are key to keeping Ford the leading player in this highly dynamic segment,” said Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe.
The European Ford Pro commercial vehicle business line is located at the Ford Britain Dunton Campus. Commercial vehicles are a key driver of Ford of Europe’s business strategy in Europe. Slatter will lead the charge from a development perspective, working closely with Hans Schep, general manager of the Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle business in Europe.
Slatter is currently the executive director, Product Development at Ford Motor Company China. Located in Asia since 2011, he has held a number of senior posts in the region including vice president, Product Development, at Jiangling Motors Corporation, Ford’s joint venture in China, and various leadership roles in Powertrain development and engineering.
A graduate of mechanical engineering from Coventry University’s Automotive Engineering school, Slatter joined Ford in 1998 as a powertrain engineer. Slatter is married with three children and enjoys cycling and walking.
In his new roles, Slatter replaces Kieran Cahill who was appointed chair, Ford Motor Company Limited earlier this year in addition to his position as vice president, Manufacturing, Ford of Europe and Helmut Reder, the current vehicle programme director, Global Bus and Van, who is retiring after more than 30 years with Ford.
“I want to thank Helmut for his dedicated service and many significant contributions over the years and wish him and his family all the best for a happy and healthy retirement and also extend my thanks to Kieran who has done a great job as chair of Ford Motor Company Limited over recent months and will now be fully focused on driving the transformation of our European manufacturing operations, a critical part of our strategy as we go all in on electrification,” said Rowley.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is 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 and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of connected, increasingly electrified passenger and commercial vehicles: Ford trucks, utility vehicles, vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, connected vehicle services and mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 184,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company is available at corporate.ford.com.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 50 individual markets and employs approximately 42,000 employees at its wholly owned facilities and consolidated joint ventures and approximately 55,000 people when unconsolidated businesses are included. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 14 manufacturing facilities (10 wholly owned facilities and four unconsolidated joint venture facilities). The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe
