FORD'S EV CHIEF DOUG FIELD STEPS DOWN

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WED, APR 15, 2026

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Doug Field, who led Ford's electric vehicle and software division, is leaving the company next month. Alan Clarke, a former Tesla engineer, will replace him as VP of advanced development projects.

Field joined Ford in 2021 from Apple, where he spent five years working on autonomous vehicle technology. At Ford, he oversaw the company's multibillion-dollar EV strategy and software development efforts. Clarke currently heads Ford's California-based skunkworks lab focused on advanced projects. He will maintain his role developing Ford's Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform, which underpins the company's next-generation electric models. The leadership change occurs less than five months after Ford announced significant restructuring of its EV operations. The company has faced challenges ramping up EV production and managing software development timelines. Field's departure marks another shift in Ford's technology leadership as the automaker navigates the transition to electric vehicles and software-defined vehicles. Clarke's background at Tesla brings experience from the world's leading EV manufacturer.

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