Ford Bringing Together Worldwide Industrial Capabilities, Completing Sequence of Steps to Ramp Up Ford+ Growth
October 18 2023 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Kumar Galhotra leads Ford’s global industrial system as COO,
with vehicle hardware engineering, gas and hybrid programs, cycle
planning, supply chain and manufacturing
- Doug Field continues to oversee worldwide electric vehicle
programs, development of EV technologies and digital platforms, and
Ford’s design studios
- Andrew Frick becomes president, Ford Blue, the
customer-centered gas and hybrid business – a counterpart to Marin
Gjaja in Ford Model e, Ted Cannis in Ford Pro
Ford is laying the last cornerstone in a series of
organizational changes for its Ford+ growth plan, creating an
effective and efficient end-to-end global industrial system as the
operational engine behind all Ford vehicles – gas, hybrid and
electric.
“These moves will drive clarity and simplicity across Ford, so
we can significantly ramp up our capabilities and combine them with
businesses that are focused on the needs of different customers,”
said CEO Jim Farley. “We’re changing how we work to give those
customers experiences that go way beyond their expectations, while
maximizing quality, minimizing costs and stamping out complexity
everywhere.”
He said that the new industrial structure completes a series of
actions to unleash the growth and value-creation potential of
Ford+, which is characterized by close, enduring customer
relationships; improving financial performance; and investments in
iconic vehicles and disruptive technologies and software.
Previous actions included:
- Launching the Ford+ plan itself, to combine great vehicles with
software and services
- Standing up the three distinct, customer-centered global
automotive businesses: Ford Blue, Ford Model e and Ford Pro
- Deploying the new Ford operating system, and
- Initiating Ford Integrated Services to provide customers with
software-enabled experiences.
“We now have the right people with the right talent in the right
places to give our customers products, services and value they
can’t get anywhere else,” said Farley.
Kumar Galhotra, who was heading Ford Blue, the company’s
business unit for gas and hybrid vehicles, becomes chief operating
officer and will lead Ford’s global industrial system. Galhotra now
oversees all global vehicle engineering and cycle planning, ICE and
hybrid programs, supply chain management, and manufacturing of
vehicles on behalf of all the business units.
Doug Field, as chief EV, digital and design officer,
continues to drive innovation at startup speed in developing
electric vehicles, creating digital platforms and software for
Ford’s entire product lineup, and leading the company’s vehicle and
digital design studios.
“Additionally, Doug and Kumar’s teams will support our customers
and the businesses that serve them by rooting out waste, reducing
costs and raising quality – in design and development, supply chain
and manufacturing,” Farley said. “They’ll give everyone else at
Ford even more freedom to get close to, understand and serve
customers.”
In August, Peter Stern joined to lead the new Ford
Integrated Services business. Stern’s group will establish and
market high-value, software-enabled services that leverage
technologies such as Ford BlueCruise, the industry-leading
hands-free highway driving system. The team will provide new
benefits for customers – and new opportunities for Ford – in areas
like productivity, security, and next-generation buying and service
experiences.
Succeeding Galhotra as the head of Ford Blue is Andrew
Frick, who reports to Farley. Frick had been managing Ford
Blue’s sales and distribution functions; trucks, SUVs and
enthusiast vehicles; and operations in Mexico and Canada.
Frick’s team and Ford dealers around the globe will have primary
relationships with gas and hybrid customers – like Marin
Gjaja with Ford Model e EV buyers and Ted Cannis with
Ford Pro’s commercial customers. They’re accountable for making
sure customers are heard throughout Ford and get best-in-class
service and experiences. Frick, Cannis and Gjaja are also
responsible for go-to-market initiatives and sales, revenue and
profit growth in their respective business units.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, 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 customers and deepen their
loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford
trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company
does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford
Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford
Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software
that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and
Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their
businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.
Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford
Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. Ford employs about 177,000 people worldwide. More
information about the company and its products and services is
available at corporate.ford.com.
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