Jim Farley

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About Jim Farley

As a a lifelong 'car guy', Jim Farley is passionate about improving the lives of customers with products and services they can’t live without. As CEO of Ford Motor Company, Jim is focused on transforming Ford to lead the digital and electric revolution in the automotive industry, through the deployment of the ambitious, customer-focused Ford+ plan. The plan includes building a more resilient company that thrives at the intersection of great vehicles, iconic brands, innovative software and high-value services. Under Jim's leadership, Ford reorganized its business into three distinct Automotive segments: Ford Blue, for iconic gas and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, for breakthrough EVs along with creating the digital platforms and software for Ford’s entire product lineup; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform their operations with work-ready vehicles and services. This strategy is delivering customers with great value and the freedom of choice across powertrains. Before becoming CEO, Jim was Ford’s chief operating officer, responsible for strengthening the company’s global automotive operations. In addition, he previously served as Ford’s president of New Businesses, Technology and Strategy, and earlier was Ford’s executive vice president and president of Global Markets, among several other roles at Ford. 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. Prior to joining Ford in 2007, Jim was group vice president and general manager of Lexus, and the group vice president responsible for all Toyota Division market planning, advertising, merchandising, sales promotion, incentives, and internet activities. Jim previously worked in Toyota’s strategic planning, product, and marketing in the United States and Europe, and led the successful launch of Toyota’s new Scion brand. In addition to his various roles at Ford, Jim currently serves on the board of directors of Harley-Davidson. Outside of work, Jim is also dedicated to giving back to his community and is a proud supporter of and frequent volunteer for the Pope Francis Center in Detroit, where he recently served as the Chairman of the capital campaign for the Center’s new $40 million Bridge Housing Campus. Jim is a graduate of Georgetown University and UCLA's Anderson School of Management.