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Ford's EV Chief Doug Field Exits Amid Restructuring

4/16/2026

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  • Doug Field, Ford's chief EV, digital, and design officer, is leaving amid a restructuring.
  • The departure coincides with Ford's executive restructuring led by COO Kumar Galhotra to pursue the Ford+ plan and an 8% adjusted EBIT margin by 2029.
  • CEO Jim Farley emphasized the change's significance for Ford's future.
  • Field's exit comes as Ford plans to launch a midsize electric pickup on the Universal Electric Vehicle platform next year.