Ford Motor Company Org chart
This Ford Motor Company org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as James D. Farley, Jr. (President & CEO) , Cathy O’Callaghan (President and CEO, Ford Motor Credit Company) , and Sam Wu (President & CEO, Ford China) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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Ford Motor Company Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary
James D. Farley, Jr.
President & CEO
Jim Farley became president and chief executive officer of Ford in October 2020, and in March 2022 took on the additional role of president, Ford Model e. In addition, Farley is a member of the company’s board of directors. As CEO, Farley is focused on deployment of the ambitious, customer-focused Ford+ plan for growth and value creation. Primary elements of the plan include innovation and delivery of breakthrough electric vehicles at scale, along with development of software and connected vehicle technologies and services for the Ford Model e business unit which Farley heads. Before becoming CEO, Farley was Ford’s chief operating officer, responsible for strengthening the company’s global automotive operations, including Product Development, Purchasing, Enterprise Product Line Management, Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Marketing, Sales and Service, and Quality and New Model Launch. He also oversaw mobility partnerships and Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC. Previously, Farley served as Ford’s president of New Businesses, Technology and Strategy, and earlier was Ford’s executive vice president and president of Global Markets. From 2015 to 2017, Farley served as executive vice president and president, Ford Europe, Middle East and Africa, guiding the company’s European business through transformation to achieve profitable growth through an unprecedented focus on new products, a strong brand and increased cost efficiency. In 2016, he led Ford’s European operations to record profitability and margins and increased sales. Farley was also executive vice president of Global Marketing, Sales and Service, leading the company to connect more closely with customers through integrated global marketing, advertising, digital communications, brand development and research. He was instrumental in the ongoing reinvention of the Lincoln brand, setting it on a path for growth as a world-class provider of luxury vehicles and customer experience, including Lincoln’s introduction in China. When he was appointed to head Global Marketing, Sales and Service in August 2010, it was the first time Ford had a single leader oversee those functions. He held operating responsibility as the senior global leader for Lincoln from December 2012 to August 2014. Prior to that, Farley was group vice president, Global Marketing, and later added responsibility for Ford’s operations in Canada, Mexico and South America in September 2009. Before joining Ford in November 2007, Farley was group vice president and general manager of Lexus, responsible for all sales, marketing and customer satisfaction activities for Toyota’s luxury brand. Earlier, Farley was the group vice president responsible for all Toyota Division market planning, advertising, merchandising, sales promotion, incentives and internet activities. Farley joined Toyota in 1990 in the strategic planning department and served in several product and marketing positions in the United States and Europe. One of Farley’s most noted accomplishments was the successful launch and rollout of Toyota’s new Scion brand. Farley represents Ford on the board of directors of the U.S. China Business Council is co-chair of the Future of Mobility Commission. In May 2021, shareholders of Harley-Davidson Inc. elected Farley to a seat on the board of directors of the legendary motorcycle maker. Farley attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was graduated from the Anderson School of Management with a degree in management.
Cathy O’Callaghan
President and CEO, Ford Motor Credit Company
Cathy O'Callaghan has extensive experience in finance and accounting, with a focus on the automotive industry. Cathy currently holds the position of VP Controller and CFO Global Markets at Ford Motor Company, where Cathy oversees financial planning, analysis, and accounting policies for the company's operations. Prior to this role, Cathy held various finance-related positions at Ford, including CFO South America and Finance Director for different regions within the company. Cathy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Reading and is a member of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Sam Wu
President & CEO, Ford China
Sam Wu is president and CEO of Ford China, effective March 1, 2023. He reports directly to Jim Farley, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and has been elected as a company officer. Wu joined Ford Motor Company on October 1, 2022, as the managing director and chief operating officer of Ford China. In these roles, he managed engineering, manufacturing, quality and purchasing for Ford China and oversees the company’s in-country commercial vehicle division. Wu joined Ford China after holding leadership roles in Asia for several major global companies across a range of industries. Before joining Ford, Wu was president, Asia Pacific, and a member of the global executive committee for Whirlpool Corp. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of Osram’s Asia-Pacific business, and, earlier, vice president and regional general manager for Honeywell Process Solutions in Greater China. Wu’s career also includes a tenure with General Electric in senior level positions. Wu holds a bachelor’s degree in Thermal Energy Engineering from Tsinghua University in Beijing and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Information Management, respectively, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.
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John Lawler
CFO
John Lawler is chief financial officer and interim chief supply chain officer for Ford. As CFO, Lawler has overall responsibility for Ford’s Finance functions, including Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Economics, and Audit, as well as the Ford Credit business. Separately, on an interim basis starting in September 2022, Lawler is leading Ford’s global supply chain organization. Lawler was previously chief executive officer of Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC and vice president, Mobility Partnerships, where he led the team developing and bringing to market driverless transportation services. Before that, Lawler served as vice president, Strategy, overseeing Corporate Strategy, Business Development and Global Data Insights and Analytics where he facilitated creation of Ford’s long-term enterprise strategy and helped deliver critical partnerships, including with VW and Mahindra. Lawler served as vice president and corporate controller and chief financial officer, Global Markets, from 2016 to 2018. He has also held a number of roles throughout Ford’s global enterprise, including chairman and, chief executive officer of Ford China, and CFO) for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, based in Shanghai. In the latter role, he was responsible for the financial strategy and analysis of the company’s operations throughout and helped set business strategy for the region. He joined Ford in 1990 and subsequently served in a variety of roles in North America, Europe and Asia. His assignments included controller of Ford of Europe’s Product Development organization and a finance leadership assignment with Mazda in Japan. Later, Lawler was a key member of the team that led the company’s North American turnaround, serving as controller of U.S. Marketing and Sales from January 2007 until moving to China in 2010. In the U.S. position, he was responsible for key business strategies including pricing and business planning, and led the company’s efforts to reduce complexity and overhaul dealer policies. Lawler earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Knox College in 1988 and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa in 1990.
Lisa Materazzo
Global CMO
Lisa Materazzo serves as the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Ford Motor Company since September 2023. Prior to this role, Lisa held various senior positions at Toyota North America from March 2014 to September 2023, including Group Vice President of Toyota Marketing and Vice President of Lexus Marketing. Lisa's earlier experience includes roles such as Director of Category Marketing for Automotive at AOL Advertising and Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Ridemakerz, LLC. Lisa began their career at Toyota in 1998, where responsibilities included National Marketing & Communications Manager for Scion and National Manager of Long Range Planning. Lisa holds an MBA in Marketing and a BS in Marketing & Finance from Binghamton University School of Management.
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Markus Hutchins
Global Brand Strategy Director
Markus Hutchins serves as the Global Brand Strategy Director at Ford Motor Company, having previously held notable positions including Director of Brand and Insights at IBM, Head of Brand Strategy for Messenger at Meta, and Group Strategy Director at R/GA. Additionally, Markus has experience as a Strategy Director at AKQA, contributing a wealth of expertise in brand strategy and insights across various leading organizations in the technology and automotive sectors.
Kumar Galhotra
COO
Kumar Galhotra is president, Ford Blue, effective March 2, 2022. He reports to Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. Prior to this role, Kumar Galhotra was president, Americas & International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company. In this role, Galhotra was responsible for the profit and loss of its business units. Galhotra also formerly served as president, North America, leading all aspects of Ford’s North American business, a position he was named to in 2018. In that position, Galhotra was responsible for leading the North America business to new levels of operational fitness and profitability. Previously, Galhotra was group vice president, Lincoln and chief marketing officer for Ford Motor Company, a position he was named to in 2017. In this role, Kumar was responsible for leading the continued transformation of Lincoln as a world-class luxury brand, a role he was named to in September 2014. He oversaw all Lincoln operations globally, including product development; marketing, sales and service; and all team members supporting the brand. He also led the company’s Marketing function and efforts to connect more closely with customers by identifying new opportunities to serve them. His focus included shifting investments towards product categories that played to the company’s strengths, and developing more effective brand communications including digital services, mobility and autonomy. Prior to Lincoln, Galhotra was vice president, Engineering, a position he assumed on Aug. 1, 2013. In this global role, Galhotra was responsible for the engineering of all cars, trucks, SUVs and crossover vehicles for Ford and Lincoln brands. Galhotra became vice president, Product Development for Asia Pacific and Africa in 2009. In that role, he led the team that developed Ford’s aggressive plan to bring more than 50 new vehicles and powertrains to its Asia Pacific and Africa region by mid-decade. He was appointed a corporate officer on June 1, 2012. Since joining the company in 1988, he has served in various positions in product development and product strategy. Among the assignments, he led the introduction of the Ford Ranger into South American markets in 1998; was the chief engineer for the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner in the early 2000s; and was vehicle programs director for five vehicle lines in the mid-2000s. In addition, his team oversaw the development of the all-new global compact pickup truck, the Ford Ranger. Between 2005 and 2008, he was assigned to Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima, where he was responsible for program management and product planning worldwide. Galhotra, born December 1965, grew up in India and has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan.
Jennifer Waldo
Chief People & Employee Experience Officer
Jennifer Waldo is Chief People & Employee Experience Officer at Ford Motor Company.
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Elena A. Ford
Chief Dealer Engagement Officer
Elena Ford is chief customer experience officer, Ford Motor Company. In this role, she leads the organization responsible for creating a world-class customer experience throughout the entire ownership cycle. She reports to Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group. She is also responsible for integrating the work of Ford Customer Service Division, the Quality organization, Sales and Marketing and the global dealer network to more tightly connect the interactions between Ford and its customers worldwide. “We know that an exceptional experience is what today’s customers want and expect and we are focused on understanding those expectations so deeply and so continuously that our customers feel that we care at each and every touch point, regardless of where they meet us,” she says. Since joining the company in 1995, Ms. Ford served in a number of marketing, brand strategy and business management roles. Among her notable achievements is the development and launch of Ford’s global brand promise: Go Further. She also spearheaded the global rollout of Ford Signature dealership design and has strengthened the company’s dealer relationships in every region it operates, including North America, South and Central America, Asia Pacific and Europe, through initiatives like establishing the Dealer Advisory Group which she continues to lead. Previously, Ms. Ford was vice president, Customer Experience and Global Dealer from March 2013 – October 2018. In that role, she was responsible for developing global standards and sharing best practices for planning, training, vehicle delivery and customer interaction with dealers and within the company. She also led the development and launch of the company’s innovative FordPass and The Lincoln Way apps. Prior to that, Ms. Ford was director, Global Marketing, Sales and Service from February 2009 through February 2013, responsible for implementing the company’s One Ford marketing vision globally. She was appointed executive vice president, Global Brand and Marketing, Ford Credit in August 2007, leading marketing, product management and sales support activities for Ford’s financial services arm around the world. For Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, she champions activities to increase literacy skills among young people from low-income families, including a collaboration with the nonprofit First Book which aims to increase access to new books and encourage STEAM education for children. Ms. Ford currently serves on the boards of FordDirect, Percepta, the Forman School and Fair Lane: the Home of Clara and Henry Ford. She was twice named among the leading women in the auto industry by Automotive News, is active with the Henry Ford Hospital and is involved in a number of community and business organizations, including United Way and International Women’s Forum, Michigan. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Henry Ford and the granddaughter of Henry Ford II. She was born in New York in 1966, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business from New York University, and today resides in Michigan.
Mike Amend
Chief Enterprise Technology Officer
Mike Amend serves as the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Ford Motor Company since September 2021. Mike is also a Board Member at London Life / Great-West Lifeco Inc and Ford Credit. Additionally, Mike is an Advisory Board Member & Investor at Total Primary Care, ActionIQ, and talentsky. Previously, Mike held positions such as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Texas Baptist Children's Home, President of Online at Lowe's Companies, Inc., Chief Operating Officer at CommerceHub, and Executive Vice President of Omnichannel at JCPenney. Mike obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management Information Systems from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
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Steven Croley
General Counsel & Chief Policy Officer
Most recently, Croley has been a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins. As a member of the law firm’s litigation and trial department, he has assisted clients with legal policy and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on energy and the environment. From 2014 to 2017, he served as general counsel for the U.S. Department of Energy. Croley spent the previous four years in the White House, first as special assistant to President Obama for regulatory policy, then as deputy counsel overseeing legal policy. Earlier, Croley was a special assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan’s Civil Division, and a professor, then associate dean, at the University of Michigan Law School. He did his undergraduate work at U-M, earned his law degree from Yale University, and holds a doctorate in government from Princeton University.
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Mark Truby
Chief Communications Officer
Mark Truby is a seasoned communications professional with experience in various leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and Ford of Europe GmbH. Prior to their time at Ford, Mark also held positions at The Detroit News. Truby is a graduate of Marshall University.
Doug Field
Chief EV, Digital, & Design Officer
Doug Field is a seasoned executive in the automotive and technology industries, currently serving as the Chief EV, Digital, and Design Officer at Ford Motor Company. Prior to this role, Doug held significant positions at Apple as Vice President of the Special Projects Group and also served as Vice President for Mac Hardware Engineering and Product Design. At Tesla, Doug contributed as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Vice President of Vehicle Programs. Doug's earlier experience includes serving as Vice President of Design & Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at Segway. Doug holds both a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with a focus on Product Development and Manufacturing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Christopher Smith
Chief Government Affairs Officer
Christopher Smith serves as the Chief Government Affairs Officer at Ford Motor Company since 2022, bringing extensive experience in policy and government relations from previous roles including Senior Vice President at Cheniere Energy, Advisory Board Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, and Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an MBA from the University of Cambridge, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from American Public University. Smith's career also includes positions at Chevron and JPMorgan, along with service as a Task Force Engineer and Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army.
Liz Door
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Liz Door is chief supply chain officer for Ford. In this role, Door is responsible for leveraging the supply chain to improve quality, reduce costs and help realize the full potential of the Ford+ plan. She reports to Kumar Galhotra, chief operating officer. Prior to joining Ford, Door was executive vice president of global strategic sourcing at home-appliance maker Whirlpool Corp., where she was also a member of the company’s executive committee. Before that, she led North America procurement for the company. Both roles placed her in the middle of Whirlpool reimagining and developing smart, networked kitchen and laundry products that made the lives of customers easier. Door spent more than 15 years prior to Whirlpool advancing through a series of strategic purchasing and supply chain roles at General Motors, where she ultimately became an executive in the global purchasing and supply chain organization. Door began her career with Prince Corp. (now part of Johnson Controls), as a resident quality engineer at a Chrysler assembly plant in St. Louis. A Michigan native, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Michigan State University.
Andrew Frick
President, Ford Blue, and Ford Customer Service Division, Interim Head, Ford Pro
Andrew Frick is Vice President, Sales, Distribution and Trucks, Ford Blue, effective March 2, 2022. He reports to Kumar Galhotra, president, Ford Blue. Andrew has been with Ford Motor Company for more than 25 years. In his previous role, he was appointed vice president, Sales, U.S. and Canada, in 2021, where he was responsible for sales, field operations, market representation, customer care and dealer relations for the Ford brand in those countries. Prior to this, Frick was director of U.S. Sales and, before that, director, Marketing, where he led the implementation of the Ford brand communications and product marketing strategic plan. Frick’s earlier assignments at Ford included manager of Marketing, Sales and Service for Lincoln, leading development and implementation of brand strategy for all Lincoln vehicles and related customer services. He was vital to successfully relaunching Ford’s luxury brand. Frick helped develop and introduce key customer-service initiatives, including Lincoln’s Black Label products and services as well as pickup and delivery, then an industry first. Prior to Lincoln, Frick was Ford’s regional general manager, Export and Growth, for Asia Pacific, the Caribbean and Central America. In that position, he was responsible for sales, marketing, parts and service; the retail network; and customer satisfaction in nearly 50 countries. Frick started his career with Ford in 1995 and held regional management positions supporting the Ford and Lincoln brands in New York, Orlando, the Southwest and Boston. Frick is a graduate of Villanova University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Finance. He also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Kieran Cahill
VP, Industrial Operations Europe & IMG
Kieran Cahill is vice president, Industrial Operations Europe & IMG, effective March 2, 2022. He reports to Kumar Galhotra, president, Ford Blue. Prior to this role, Kieran was vice president, Manufacturing, Ford of Europe, and he was named Board Chair for Ford Motor Company Limited. From July 2020, Cahill was director, Manufacturing, Strategic Projects, Ford of Europe, previously having been director, Manufacturing, U.K. and Romania. Cahill has held a number of other senior management roles in Ford of Europe, including director, Powertrain Operations, from 2016 to 2018. He has also led the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering and European FPS organizations and held several plant operational senior leadership positions. Cahill has a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire, and a Master of Science degree in Automotive Engineering, Design and Management from the same university. He is a native of South Wales and currently lives in the Cologne region of Germany. His interests include cycling, running and motorsports.
Bob Holycross
Vice President, Chief Sustainability, Environment and Safety Officer
Bob Holycross is Ford Motor Company’s vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, effective December 1, 2019. He serves as the company’s top environment and safety officer, responsible for implementing sustainability best practices throughout the company and leading our global environment and safety strategy, policy and performance. Prior to his current role, Bob was director, Sustainability, Homologation and Compliance (2018 to 2019). In this position, he was responsible for sustainable business plans and policies, environmental negotiations with regulatory bodies around the world, reporting on the company’s environmental and social performance, and engaging with non-government organizations and other outside stakeholders. Previously, Bob was vice president of Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa (2016-2018). In this role, he was responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations, as well as the development and implementation of the company’s environment and safety strategy, policy and performance in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Bob began his career at Ford in 1993 as a Ford College Graduate. Since that time, he has held several engineering and supervisory positions related to streamlining and reforming regulatory protocols in support of Ford’s business plans. He has chaired several government and industry committees, testified before federal and state government bodies on environmental and energy matters, and moderated several third-party technical panels through organizations such as the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Michigan State.
David Prusinski
Chief Revenue Officer - Ford Integrated Services
David Prusinski is Chief Revenue Officer - Ford Integrated Services at Ford Motor Company.
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Michael Kuhn
V. P. Brand
Michael Kuhn is V. P. Brand at Ford Motor Company.
Tarryn Knight
Head Of Marketing, South Africa, International Market Group (img)
Tarryn Knight is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Head of Marketing for South Africa at Ford Motor Company since January 2025. Previously, Tarryn held the position of Head of Marketing, PR, and Product at Audi South Africa from February 2020 to December 2024, and prior to that, Tarryn was the Product and Marketing Manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles South Africa from September 2014 to January 2020. Tarryn's career also includes significant roles in marketing communications and research at Volkswagen Group South Africa and earlier positions in communication strategy and project assistance. Tarryn holds a B.Com (Honours) in Communication Management from the University of Pretoria, completed in 2002.
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Megan McKenzie
Lincoln, Head of U.S. Marketing and Communications
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Viktor Szamosi
Managing Director
Viktor Szamosi has a robust background in the automotive industry, primarily with Ford Motor Company and its affiliates. Viktor has held various leadership roles, including Managing Director and Operations Director at Ford Motor Company, and Managing Director at Ford of Hungary. Earlier positions include Sales Director at Ford Hungary and Regional Product Marketing Manager for Hungary, European Direct Markets, North Africa, and Stans at Ford CEE. Additional roles include Sales Zone Manager and Senior Product Manager for Personal and Commercial Vehicles in Hungary and Slovenia, as well as Product Specialist for Personal Cars. Educational qualifications include a degree in Finance from the University of Pecs and a degree in Foreign Trade from the College of Commerce Budapest.
Shelly Anderson
Managing Director
Shelly Anderson has held prominent positions in human resources management, with notable experience as the Managing Director at Ford Motor Company. Previously, Shelly has worked with Shell, further enriching expertise in the field.
Sebastian Trotta
Managing Director
Sebastian Trotta has extensive experience with Ford Motor Company, beginning in October 1997 and progressing through various leadership roles, including Managing Director for Chile and Peru since January 2017. Previous positions at Ford include General Manager, Marketing Manager, and Communications & Public Affairs Director. Notably, Sebastian has managed marketing and sales strategies for light trucks and has a strong background in strategic planning and market research. Sebastian holds an Executive MBA from IAE - Universidad Austral and an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, along with additional educational experience at the University of Notre Dame - Australia.
Ed Barretto
Global Lincoln Vehicle Integration Manager
Ed Barretto is Global Lincoln Vehicle Integration Manager at Ford Motor Company.
