“Roots and Wings” could be Ford's slogan.
While the 5th largest manufacturer in the world is accelerating its transformation, towards electric in particular, under the leadership of a new boss and a new designer, the family of founder, Henry Ford, is strengthening its position on the board of directors with the rise of two representatives of the 5th generation.
At the general meeting on May 13, shareholders will vote on the appointments of Alexandra Ford English, 33, and Henry Ford III, 40, both great-great-grandchildren of Henry Ford .
Fords are part of the great automotive dynasties like Peugeot (PSA), Toyoda (Toyota), Agnelli (Fiat) and Quandt (BMW).
Minority shareholder but benefiting from reinforced voting rights, the family has always been represented at the head of the Detroit firm in its 118 years of existence.
Its board of directors has been chaired since 2006 by former CEO Bill Ford, father of Alexandra Ford English, and is among
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