Ford Motor Company

John Lawler to Highlight Progress of Ford+ Plan During ‘Chat’ at Deutsche Bank 2024 Global Automotive Conference

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Venerdì, Maggio 24, 2024
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Ford CFO John Lawler will discuss the continued execution of the company’s customer-centered Ford+ plan to grow, raise margins and increase capital efficiency while improving business durability during an upcoming fireside chat with auto analyst Emmanuel Rosner at the Deutsche Bank 2024 Global Automotive Conference.

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  • Ford CFO John Lawler will discuss the continued execution of the company’s customer-centered Ford+ plan to grow, raise margins and increase capital efficiency while improving business durability during an upcoming fireside chat with auto analyst Emmanuel Rosner at the Deutsche Bank 2024 Global Automotive Conference.
  • The conference is June 11; Lawler will be speaking at 10:30 a.m.
  • Lawler will highlight how Ford's distinct business segments – Ford Blue, Ford Pro and Ford Model e – are providing great insights about and benefits to customers, and great flexibility to allocate capital to meet their different needs.
  • A link to listen to the session will be available via webcast.

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Gosch Auto Group in Sale of Gosch Toyota Dealership

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Mercoledì, Maggio 22, 2024
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Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented California-based Gosch Auto Group in the sale of Gosch Toyota to Kevin Naderi.

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  • Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented California-based Gosch Auto Group in the sale of Gosch Toyota to Kevin Naderi.
  • Gosch Toyota dealership is located in the Hemet Auto Mall, a high-volume, non-luxury car market in California’s fastest growing region, the Inland Empire.
  • “I want to congratulate the Gosch family and thank them for entrusting Kerrigan Advisors with the sale of this very high-value Toyota dealership in this fast growing market,” said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors.
  • And, of importance, we knew that Kerrigan Advisors had a proven track record of maximizing franchise value,” said Eric Gosch, Co-Owner of Gosch Auto Group.

Blue Bird Expands Leadership of Sales and Marketing Organization

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024
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Blue Bird strengthened its Sales and Marketing team to further grow its leadership in zero- and low-emissions transportation.

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  • Blue Bird strengthened its Sales and Marketing team to further grow its leadership in zero- and low-emissions transportation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514593944/en/
    School bus manufacturer Blue Bird promoted Tim Gordon (center) to senior vice president of its Sales and Marketing organization.
  • Blue Bird expanded its Sales and Marketing team to further grow the company’s leadership in zero- and low-emissions student transportation.
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    Tim Gordon has been promoted to senior vice president of Blue Bird’s Sales and Marketing team.

Farley to Discuss Progress of Customer-Focused Ford+ Plan At May 30 Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

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Lunedì, Maggio 13, 2024
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Ford President and CEO Jim Farley will discuss the company’s customer-centered Ford+ plan to grow, raise margins and increase capital efficiency while improving business durability at the upcoming Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York City.

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  • Ford President and CEO Jim Farley will discuss the company’s customer-centered Ford+ plan to grow, raise margins and increase capital efficiency while improving business durability at the upcoming Bernstein 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York City.
  • The conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 30; Farley will be speaking at 9:00 a.m.
  • During the fireside chat-style session, Farley will highlight how Ford's distinct business segments – Ford Blue, Ford Pro and Ford Model e – are providing great customer insights and the flexibility to allocate capital to meet their different needs.
  • He’ll illustrate ways that knowledge is being used across the lineup of iconic, software-defined gas, hybrid and electric vehicles – together with physical and digital services – to set the company apart.

Ford Names Lawler Vice Chair With Expanded Ford+ Role; House Joins as Finance VP, to Transition Into CFO Role

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Venerdì, Maggio 10, 2024
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John Lawler, Ford’s CFO since October 2020, will initially continue in that role while also becoming vice chair, a position in which he will lead the company in areas critical to its long-term success.

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  • John Lawler, Ford’s CFO since October 2020, will initially continue in that role while also becoming vice chair, a position in which he will lead the company in areas critical to its long-term success.
  • Additionally, Sherry House, who most recently was CFO at electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors, is joining Ford as vice president, Finance, part of a plan to succeed Lawler as CFO in early 2025.
  • In the meantime, she will oversee financial planning and analysis as well as the finance organizations for the company’s automotive businesses: Ford Blue, Ford Pro and Ford Model e.
    Both assignments are effective in early June.
  • “I’m delighted to join such an iconic company at this exciting and important time for Ford and the industry,” House said.

WITRICITY ANNOUNCES JOE BENZ AS CEO

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Lunedì, Maggio 13, 2024
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WATERTOWN, Mass., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity Corporation today announced that Joe Benz has been appointed as the company's next chief executive officer and a member of the WiTricity Board of Directors.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity Corporation today announced that Joe Benz has been appointed as the company's next chief executive officer and a member of the WiTricity Board of Directors.
  • Benz will assume the CEO role and join the Board immediately, succeeding Alex Gruzen, who has been the WiTricity CEO since 2014.
  • "Joe Benz is a phenomenal leader with an impressive and proven track record of operational results and broad experience in the transportation industry," said WiTricity Board Member and major investor Kenneth Horowitz.
  • Outgoing CEO Gruzen navigated the company through the complex transition from a licensing and technology transfer company to a product company.

Collective Audience Appoints Award-Winning Digital Strategy Executive and Advertising Leader, Cary Tilds, to Advisor Collective

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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Tilds is an award-winning digital advertising executive with 30 years of experience driving digital strategies, marketing, technology and innovation for Fortune 500 media giants that include WPP, Mindshare, Omnicom, and Ford Motor Company.

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  • Tilds is an award-winning digital advertising executive with 30 years of experience driving digital strategies, marketing, technology and innovation for Fortune 500 media giants that include WPP, Mindshare, Omnicom, and Ford Motor Company.
  • “She brings to our growing Advisor Collective invaluable knowledge and insights gained from leading teams engaged across marketing, digital media and analytics, business intelligence and data strategies.
  • Tilds earlier served as SVP of digital strategy and SVP of corporate strategy at FordDirect, where she led its digital technology, analytics, business intelligence, and data strategy teams.
  • She is also founder and CEO of Cary Tilds Consulting, and was appointed to Google’s first customer advisor board.

Frontgrade Technologies Announces Key Appointments to Executive Leadership Team

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
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Frontgrade Technologies (“Frontgrade”), a leading independent supplier of high-reliability, advanced electronic solutions for space and national security missions, announced today the appointments of Allen Couture as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Kevin Fox as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.

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  • Frontgrade Technologies (“Frontgrade”), a leading independent supplier of high-reliability, advanced electronic solutions for space and national security missions, announced today the appointments of Allen Couture as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Kevin Fox as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509967417/en/
    Allen Couture, COO, recently joined the Frontgrade leadership team.
  • “We’re also very grateful to Neil and Conrad for their contributions to Frontgrade, especially during the company’s early days of establishing itself,” Stevison added.
  • Fox received his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business and his Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

Meyers Manx Appoints Two Automotive Industry Veterans to Co-CEO Positions

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
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Meyers Manx , the original fiberglass dune buggy kit car company founded in 1964 by Bruce Meyers, today announces the appointment of two automotive industry veterans as the company’s co-CEOs.

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  • Meyers Manx , the original fiberglass dune buggy kit car company founded in 1964 by Bruce Meyers, today announces the appointment of two automotive industry veterans as the company’s co-CEOs.
  • Freeman Thomas, who had been Meyers Manx CEO and Chief Creative Officer, becomes Meyers Manx Vice Chairman.
  • “Meyers Manx has a rich heritage, and our dune buggies continue to be celebrated by enthusiasts all over the world,” Flake said.
  • For decades, Meyers Manx has been celebrated for its kit cars, empowering enthusiasts to build their own unique buggies.

Former Tesla & Ford Supply Chain & Battery Executive Annie Liu Appointed as External Director to TeraWatt Technology

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
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MILPITAS, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology Inc., a next-generation battery producer is pleased to announce the appointment of former Tesla & Ford supply chain & battery executive Annie Liu as an External director.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology Inc., a next-generation battery producer is pleased to announce the appointment of former Tesla & Ford supply chain & battery executive Annie Liu as an External director.
  • Ms. Liu boasts a proven track record of securing transformative multi-billion-dollar partnerships across the battery supply chain, encompassing cell manufacturers and facilitating Gigafactory development.
  • She is the Founder of Alto Group, a trusted advisor to many influential businesses and investors in the renewable energy value chain.
  • Ms. Liu is also a Non-Executive Director of Vulcan Energy Resources and Alpha HPA Limited.