F - Leadership updates

Lisa Materazzo, global chief marketing officer, to depart Ford on June 1 Dean Stoneley, global product marketing executive director, to serve as interim global chief marketing officer, as Ford searches for successor Ford Motor Company today announced that Lisa Materazzo, global chief marketing officer, has elected to depart the company, effective June 1. Dean Stoneley, global product marketing executive director, is appointed interim CMO. Since joining Ford in 2023, Materazzo has been a key architect in modernizing Ford's global marketing function, notably spearheading the launch of the company's new global brand strategy under the "Ready, Set, Ford" banner. "We appreciate Lisa

Maria Ricciardone named chief investor relations officer, bringing deep expertise in capital markets, financial strategy, and complex manufacturing, most recently from Lockheed Martin. Lynn Antipas Tyson to transition to senior advisory role, reporting to chief financial officer Sherry House. These leadership moves further strengthen Ford's financial and strategic execution as the company accelerates its Ford+ plan for growth and value creation. Ford Motor Company today announced Maria Ricciardone has been appointed chief investor relations officer, effective May 1. Ricciardone joins Ford from Lockheed Martin, where she served as vice president, treasurer and investor relations. S

Ford plans to increase F-150 and F-Series Super Duty production by more than 50,000 trucks in 2026 to meet demand and recover production losses due to the Novelis plant fire The company plans to add a third crew at its Dearborn Truck Plant at the Ford Rouge Complex in Michigan for F-150 production and additional employees at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville for F-Series Super Duty assembly Ford will add up to 900 new jobs at the Ford Rouge Complex and 100 new positions at Kentucky Truck Plant Ford today announced plans to significantly increase F-150 and F-Series Super Duty truck production to meet strong customer demand and recover production losses stemming from the fire at su

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, today announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility's Peak Load Reduction program, a first in the nine-year history of the utility's peak load reduction programs. Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape's AI-powered technology platform and aims to intelligently integrate more than 4,000 BMW EV drivers and 2,200 Ford EV drivers into the power grid. Participating customers will receive financial incentives for helping to support grid stability and community

Ford Motor Company today announced the appointment of Kyle Crockett to the role of Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). In that role, he will have responsibility for all aspects of Ford's accounting function and internal control over financial reporting. Crockett's appointment will be effective the first business day after the company files its second quarter Form 10-Q. In the interim, he will serve as Vice President, Accounting, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Sherry House. Crockett brings a wealth of experience in accounting, SEC and financial reporting, internal controls, process and system transformation, and tax to his new position. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Controll

NEW YORK, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, March 24, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&P 100 are more representative of the mega-cap market space. All companies being added to the S&P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&P

NEW YORK and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape's services to its EV drivers across the U.S. and Canada. "We are delighted to welcome Nissan to the ChargeScape joint venture." - Joseph Vellone, ChargeScape CEO.Last month, BMW, Ford and Honda announced the launch of ChargeScape, whose soft

ChargeScape's software helps utilities, EV drivers optimize charging and save money Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape's services to its EV drivers across the U.S. and Canada. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241007306400/en/Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-grid i

New Tech Firm Formed by Automakers to Help Manage Flow of Data, Energy Between EVs and Power Grid NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging. The announcement underscores that automakers remain committed to EVs – including plug-in hybrids – and are focused on reducing the total

HOUSTON, TEXAS, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- August 12, 2024 – Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) ("Quanex" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Manish H. Shah and Amit Singhi to its Board of Directors effective August 12, 2024. George Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Manish and Amit are both proven, forward-thinking leaders, and we're looking forward to the insights they'll bring to Quanex as we continuously strengthen our focus on profitable growth across all areas of the Company.  We're confident in the value of their unique perspectives, and our leadership team is looking forward to their contributions." Mr. Shah is the C

Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS, "Dutch Bros"))), a west coast-based drive-thru beverage company focused on making a massive difference one cup at a time, has announced the appointment of Todd Penegor to its Board of Directors, where he will serve as an independent director. Penegor brings extensive executive leadership experience from his tenure as President and CEO of The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN), along with previous roles at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company) (NYSE:K) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240624176723/en/Todd Penegor (Photo: Business Wire) "Todd is a values-based lea

John Lawler, CFO and one of the architects of the Ford+ plan, taking on broader responsibilities as vice chair to help lead on future strategy choices, fully leverage partnerships, and liaise with leaders on industry-critical policy around the globe Sherry House joining Ford in June with experience across automotive, tech and startups, with plan to become CFO early next year as company drives profitable growth across segments, particularly EVs, software and services Ford Motor Company today announced senior leadership moves designed to build on significant progress against its Ford+ plan and speed profitable growth through a more resilient business. John Lawler, Ford's CFO since Oc

Introduces Eight-Member Slate with Deep Experience in Governance, Finance, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Transformations, Transportation and the Railroad Sector Proposes Jim Barber, a Proven Transportation Network Leader and Former Executive at UPS, as CEO and Jamie Boychuk, a Career Railroader and Former Executive at CSX, as COO Introduces "Network of the Future" Strategy Offering Path to Significant Value Creation Releases Presentation Entitled "The Case for Leadership, Safety and Strategy Changes at Norfolk Southern" That is Downloadable at www.MoveNSCForward.com Ohio-based Ancora Holdings Group, LLC, its affiliates and the other participants in its solicitation (

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM), the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature management systems, today announced that Dr. Ken Washington has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective October 2, 2023. Dr. Washington is the Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global healthcare technology company that provides device-based medical therapies and services. He was appointed to this position in June 2023, and he leads innovation and the expansion of technol

IperionX Limited ("IperionX") (NASDAQ:IPX, ASX: IPX))) is pleased to announce the appointment of Harold Sears as Additive Manufacturing Senior Advisor. IperionX's lower cost, lower carbon and circular titanium metal powder is a critical input to manufacturing a wide range of specialized titanium components. Mr. Sears' appointment as Senior Advisor will increase IperionX's technical capability to rapidly additively manufacture high-quality, low-cost prototype and production titanium components for advanced industries. Mr. Sears brings over 32 years of experience in rapid manufacturing technologies, including 29 years in additive manufacturing. This includes a highly distinguished career at

Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Ancora Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE:AP) ("Ampco-Pittsburgh" or the "Corporation") today announced that it has appointed three independent directors to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), two of whom were appointed in connection with an agreement with Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Ancora"), a shareholder which currently owns approximately 5.6% of the Corporation's outstanding shares. Frederick D. DiSanto and Darrell L. McNair will join the Board as members of the class of directors to be elected at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Corporation's shareholders, effective immediately pursuant to a Cooperation Agreement en

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Donald G. Lang, Executive Chairman of CCL Industries Inc. (“CCL” or “the Company”) (TSX:CCL.A) (TSX:CCL.B), a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced the appointment of Ms. Linda A. Cash and Dr. Susana Suarez-Gonzalez to the Board of Directors and the retirement of Ms. Mandy J. Shapansky from the Board of Directors. Ms. Cash has had a distinguished 36-year career as a senior executive with extensive global manufacturing and operations experience in the automotive industry. Ms. Cash joined Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) in

LANCASTER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), announced today the appointment of Will Frederick as chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding John Kneisel, who retires after seven years with the company. Will Frederick brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience to the company. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies to drive revenue growth, increase profitability, managing merger & acquisition activities and achieving corporate objectives. He has global experience with both publicly traded and privately held companies including Pharsight, Entelos, Avaya, The Walt Disney Company and Ford Motor Company, among