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Ford's Chief EV, Digital, and Design Officer J. Douglas Field to depart next month
FORD MOTOR CO
- J. Douglas Field, Chief EV, Digital, and Design Officer, notified Ford on April 15, 2026 of his decision to leave after a transition period.
- Field oversaw electric vehicle strategy, digital products, and design; his departure comes amid Ford's EV push.
- No immediate replacement named; transition period expected to last next month.