:

FORD'S EV AND TECH CHIEF DOUG FIELD DEPARTS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, APR 16, 2026

■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE ▸ TIMELINE

Doug Field, who led Ford's electric vehicle and technology strategy, is leaving the automaker. Field previously held roles at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.

Field's departure marks another leadership shift at Ford as the company navigates its transition to electric vehicles. During his tenure, he oversaw the automaker's software and EV product development initiatives. Before Ford, Field spent time at Tesla and Apple, where he worked on special projects. His experience in both consumer tech and automotive gave him insight into the convergence of these industries. The departure comes as Ford faces competitive pressure in the EV market. The company has been investing heavily in electric vehicle production and software capabilities to compete with Tesla and traditional automakers ramping up their EV efforts. Ford has not yet announced a replacement or provided details about Field's future plans. The company continues rolling out new electric models, including the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.

■ SOURCES

TechCrunch

■ SUMMARY WRITTEN BY AI FROM THE LINKS ABOVE

■ MORE FROM THE BIG TECH DESK

Oura Health, maker of smart rings that monitor health and sleep, is targeting up to $3 billion in valuation for its US initial public offering, according to sources familiar with the plans.

JUST NOWAI Desk

TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque attributed surging nuclear power interest to hyperscaler data center companies, with his firm planning to announce a deal for a new nuclear plant this year.

1H AGOAI Desk

Apple is reducing headcount across Vision Pro, Siri, and Intelligent Systems teams while redirecting resources toward artificial intelligence and next-generation hardware. The restructuring signals a shift in the company's strategic priorities.

2H AGOAI Desk

Nvidia is warning customers of potential 15% price increases for Blackwell and Rubin AI systems as memory costs surge across the infrastructure sector.

2H AGOAI Desk

■ SUBSCRIBE TO THE DAILY BRIEF

ONE EMAIL, 5 STORIES, 06:00 UTC. UNSUBSCRIBE ANYTIME.