Jim Farley

Businessman; CEO of Ford Motor Company

American Buenos Aires, Argentina

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman; CEO of Ford Motor Company
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth10/06/1962
Age64 years
BirthplaceBuenos Aires, Argentina

Latest News about Jim Farley

01/01/2025

Jim Farley continued to lead Ford Motor Company through its strategic transition into electric vehicles, overseeing the expansion of the Ford Model e division while maintaining the legacy Ford Blue operations. He emphasized the company's commitment to affordable EVs and autonomous driving technology throughout the year.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJames Duncan Farley Jr.
Known AsJim Farley
Notable ForChief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeBachelor's Degree
InstitutionGeorgetown University
DegreeMBA
InstitutionUCLA

Relationships & More

RelationCousin
NameChris Farley
DescriptionFamous actor and comedian

Family

FatherJames Duncan Farley Sr.

Career

Current RoleCEO of Ford Motor Company
Other Roles
  • Board member of McDonald's
  • Former board member of Harley-Davidson
  • President of Ford Model e
  • Former CEO of Ford Europe (2015โ€“2017)
  • Former President of Global Markets (2017โ€“2019)
  • Former President of New Business (2019โ€“2020)
Career Timeline
  • Year: 1990s Role: Started career at Lexus Details: Rising to group vice president and general manager
  • Year: 2007 Role: Joined Ford Motor Company Details:
  • Year: 2015 Role: CEO of Ford Europe Details:
  • Year: 2017 Role: President of Global Markets Details:
  • Year: 2019 Role: President of New Business Details:
  • Year: 01/10/2020 Role: CEO of Ford Motor Company Details: Succeeded Jim Hackett

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born on June 10, 1962.
2. He is listed as an American businessman.
3. He serves on the board of McDonald's.
4. He previously served on the board of Harley-Davidson.
5. He is cousins with Chris Farley, the famous actor and comedian.
6. He earned his Bachelorโ€™s degree from Georgetown University and his MBA from UCLA.
7. He began his career at Lexus, rising to group vice president and general manager before joining Ford in 2007.
8. In October 2020, he announced Ford is splitting into two enterprises: Ford Model e (EVs and AVs) and Ford Blue (legacy technologies).
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