Strategy

Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker

Doug Field, the ex-Apple/Tesla exec who modernized Ford's entire tech stack, exits after five years as the automaker restructures its EV strategy and organization.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline

Doug Field, Ford's EV and technology chief, is departing after leading the automaker's digital transformation for five years. Field, a veteran from Apple and Tesla, oversaw Ford's entire technology stack including vehicle software, infotainment, driver assistance, and cybersecurity. His departure coincides with Ford's broader organizational restructuring.

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