Kay Hart was appointed president, International Markets Group in February 2023. Prior to being named to this position, Kay led Ford’s Global Van & Bus programs in Model e, based in the UK. During this time, she also led Ford’s commercial vehicle global alliance with VW and was a member of the Ford Otosan Board of Directors.

Previously, Kay was president & CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand, where she was responsible for Ford’s National Sales Company in Australia & New Zealand.

Kay also served as the global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) manager-distribution and digital experience in Team Edison, which is focused primarily on rapidly designing and implementing new holistic customer-focused BEV services and ownership experiences. In this role, she was responsible for driving the transformation of Ford’s future customer experience across the globe.

Throughout her career, Kay has held a number of positions in key markets across Asia-Pacific, including managing director, Ford Philippines; dealer development and field operations director, Asia Pacific; and, vice president of marketing, Ford Thailand.

A native of New Zealand, Kay hold’s a bachelor’s degree from Auckland University of Technology.