Awards & Recognition
★Automotive Hall of Fame 2022 Industry Leader Award
★Automotive Hall of Fame Inductee (recognized for decades of automotive contributions)
★RRDC Bob Akin Award winner (January 2026) for motorsport contributions
Notable Facts
→CEO of Ford Motor Company since October 2020, leading $185 billion revenue Fortune 500 company
→Restructured Ford into three business units: Ford Blue, Ford Pro, and Ford Model e
→Previously spent 17 years at Toyota/Lexus rising to Group VP and General Manager
→Led successful launch of Toyota's Scion brand and viral Ford Fiesta marketing campaign
→Board member of Harley-Davidson (2021-2026) and McDonald's (February 2026)
→Prominent public advocate for skilled trades and 'essential economy' workforce issues
→Automotive Hall of Fame inductee and 2022 Industry Leader Award recipient
→Active vintage car racer participating in Mille Miglia and Le Mans Classic events
→Grandson worked at Henry Ford's River Rouge Plant, giving him deep Ford family connections
→Cousin of comedian Chris Farley and NHL analyst Tripp Tracy
→2024 compensation $24.9 million leading major automotive transformation