Notable Facts
→Served as President and CEO of Ford China from November 2018 to October 2023
→25-year automotive industry veteran with extensive China market expertise
→Previously CEO of Chery Automobile Ltd and Chairman of Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive China
→Started career at Ford in 1992, spent 17 years in various executive roles before leaving and returning
→Led Ford China's business transformation during challenging market conditions
→Successfully promoted Lincoln brand localization in China
→Holds PhD in Engineering from University of Cincinnati and MBA from University of Michigan Ross
→Reports directly to Ford CEO Jim Farley
→Led turnaround of Chery Automobile, transforming it into profitable global operation
→Has Anishinaabe heritage and actively participates in Ford's diversity initiatives