Ford EV Chief Doug Field to Depart Amid Major Restructuring

11 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 15

Doug Field, Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer, will leave the company next month after nearly five years.
His departure coincides with Ford’s executive restructuring and the creation of a new Product Creation and Industrialization organization led by COO Kumar Galhotra.
Field’s exit comes as Ford pivots its EV strategy, aiming for refreshed lineups and greater software integration to compete with global rivals.

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