mackinaw Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 "Alexandra Ford English, a rising executive at Ford Motor Co. and great-great granddaughter of founder Henry Ford, has joined the board of directors at electric-truck maker Rivian Automotive Inc., solidifying ties between the companies even after they canceled a joint project this week. Ford English is taking the seat on Rivian’s board vacated by Joe Hinrichs, who abruptly stepped down as Ford’s automotive president in a management shakeup in February. She recently became director of corporate strategy at Ford and previously worked in the automaker’s self-driving vehicles unit." https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2020/05/01/ford-family-scion-joins-board-electric-truck-maker-rivian/111648536/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Well, there goes the thought that the Ford-Rivian partnership was in danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Reading the article, I also noticed Ford invested more money in Rivian in December. They didn't say how much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Wow, in 3 years she went from an entry position to Director of Corporate Strategy for the Ford Motor Company. Then again I'm sure she had very relevant positions at Tory Burch and the Gap that make her well qualified for such an important position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Just read this on their website....feel much better about my shares already. TORY BURCH FOUNDATION “We started the brand with a founding principle to be purpose-driven and knew that a foundation would be a big part of that. Our dedication to women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship is reflected in the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. 100% of all net proceeds from this collection benefit the Foundation.” — Tory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I wasn't aware of Alexandra Ford English. How many other 5th generation Fords work for the family business, besides her, Henry III, and Elena? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, AGR said: I wasn't aware of Alexandra Ford English. How many other 5th generation Fords work for the family business, besides her, Henry III, and Elena? I think that is it. Henry III is Edsel's son? And Elena is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Bob Rosadini said: And Elena is? Chief Customer Experience Officer at Ford, granddaughter of Henry Ford II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 11 hours ago, rperez817 said: Chief Customer Experience Officer at Ford, granddaughter of Henry Ford II. thx-but who is her father? Edsel? I'm not sure how many kids the Deuce had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bob Rosadini said: thx-but who is her father? Edsel? I'm not sure how many kids the Deuce had. Right in the article, last sentence... Quote She is the daughter of Executive Chairman Bill Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, twintornados said: Right in the article, last sentence... TT- no R'817 was referring to Elena..Who is her father? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Bob Rosadini said: TT- no R'817 was referring to Elena..Who is her father? Charlotte Ford is her mother, daughter to Henry Ford II. Hank the Deuce had three children, Charlotte, Ann, and Edsel Ford II. She would be a cousin to Bill Ford Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ford_family_tree Edited May 2, 2020 by twintornados 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, twintornados said: Charlotte Ford is her mother, daughter to Henry Ford II. Hank the Deuce had three children, Charlotte, Ann, and Edsel Ford II. She would be a cousin to Bill Ford Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wi ki/Henry_Ford_family_tree OK thx- and Charlotte was married to one of the Greek billionaires I think- talk about money! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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