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10 Ford Motor Company executives and presidents
These ten current and former Ford Motor Company executives include the CEO, the Ford Motor Company president of Lincoln, regional presidents, the CFOs of Ford Blue and Ford Model e, and the general counsel. A reader can learn how senior Ford leaders think about strategy, brand and regional businesses, finance, policy and technology.
Professionals to explore
01—10Cathy O'Callaghan
LinkedInExperience: President & CEO · Ford Credit
President & CEO of Ford Credit since February 2024. Her Ford Motor Company roles include CFO South America (2015–2018), Finance Controller, Ford of Europe Product Development (2010–2015) and Manufacturing and Logistics Controller, Ford of Europe (2008–2010).
David McClelland
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Chief Strategy Officer · Ford Motor Company
Former Vice President Chief Strategy Officer at Ford Motor Company (2019–2025) and former Chief Executive Officer of Ford Credit (2018–2019); his profile also lists Chairman of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC (2023–2025). Since 2026 he has been Head of the Santander Auto Business for North America & Global Head of Auto Partnerships at Santander US.
Fadi Mawal
LinkedInExperience: President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Australia & New Zealand · Ford Motor Company
President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Australia & New Zealand at Ford Motor Company since 2026. The profile also lists Ford Motor Company roles as Chief Financial Officer, International Markets Group (2022–2026), Sales Director, Ford Australia (2020–2022) and Chief Financial Officer, Ford Australia & New Zealand (2016–2020).
Jim Farley
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Ford Motor Company
Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company since 2020. His profile also lists Chief Operating Officer at Ford Motor Company (2020), President, New Businesses, Technology & Strategy (2019–2020), Executive VP and President, Global Markets (2017–2019) and EVP, FMC and President, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa (2015–2017). A profile excerpt notes he is also a board member of McDonald's.
Joaquín Nuño-Whelan
LinkedInExperience: President, Lincoln · Ford Motor Company
President, Lincoln at Ford Motor Company since May 2025; a profile excerpt says he is responsible for leading the brand's global operations and the continued evolution and growth of Lincoln as a luxury brand. He was Vehicle Program Director at Ford Motor Company (2024–2025) and Sr. Vehicle Line Director - Future Programs at Rivian (2023–2024).
Kevin Hornick
LinkedInExperience: CFO, Ford Blue segment · Ford Motor Company
CFO, Ford Blue segment at Ford Motor Company since 2024. His Ford Motor Company roles also include Finance Executive Director, Global Product Development (2024), Finance Director, Battery Electric Vehicles & Electrified Systems (2022–2024), CFO, North America Operations (2021–2022) and Global Controller, Product Development (2019–2021).
Mano Mannoochahr
LinkedInExperience: Chief AI and Data Officer · Ford Motor Company
Chief AI and Data Officer at Ford Motor Company since August 2026; his profile says he recently joined Ford in that role. He was Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer at Verizon (2025–2026), Senior Vice President Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) at Travelers (2019–2025) and Chief Information Officer SVP CIO - GE Transportation, GE Energy at GE (2016–2019).
Martin Galdeano
LinkedInExperience: President Ford South America · Ford Motor Company
President Ford South America at Ford Motor Company since 2024. He was President & CEO Ford Argentina at Ford Argentina (2020–2024) and VP & Chief Financial Officer, South Group at Ford Motor Company (2015–2020), and his profile lists Treasurer, Ford Credit Europe, Middle East & Africa at Ford Credit (2012–2015).
Ming Su
LinkedInExperience: CFO, Ford Model e · Ford Motor Company
CFO, Ford Model e at Ford Motor Company since 2024. The profile also lists VP of Finance at Everlywell (2024), Sr. Director, Business Finance at Lucid Motors (2022–2024), VP of Finance, Interim CFO at Argo AI (2017–2022) and Finance Manager at Waymo (2016–2017).
Steven Croley
LinkedInExperience: Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel · Ford Motor Company
Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel at Ford Motor Company since 2021. His profile also lists Partner at Latham & Watkins (2017–2021), General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) (2014–2016), Deputy White House Counsel at The White House (2012–2014) and Senior Counsel to the President (2011–2012).
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Match the executive's function and scope to your question: a brand or regional president suits market and portfolio questions, while a CFO, general counsel or data officer suits questions in that function. Check whether the Ford role is current or former before asking about recent decisions.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Ford decide how much to invest in its traditional vehicle business versus its electric and software businesses?
- 02What does a regional or brand president at a global automaker control directly, and what is decided at headquarters?
- 03How do finance leaders at a large automaker set and track profitability targets for a vehicle line or business unit?
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