Kumar Galhotra is president, Ford Blue, effective March 2, 2022. He reports to Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO.
Prior to this role, Kumar Galhotra was president, Americas & International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company. In this role, Galhotra was responsible for the profit and loss of its business units.
Galhotra also formerly served as president, North America, leading all aspects of Ford’s North American business, a position he was named to in 2018. In that position, Galhotra was responsible for leading the North America business to new levels of operational fitness and profitability.
Previously, Galhotra was group vice president, Lincoln and chief marketing officer for Ford Motor Company, a position he was named to in 2017.
In this role, Kumar was responsible for leading the continued transformation of Lincoln as a world-class luxury brand, a role he was named to in September 2014. He oversaw all Lincoln operations globally, including product development; marketing, sales and service; and all team members supporting the brand.
He also led the company’s Marketing function and efforts to connect more closely with customers by identifying new opportunities to serve them. His focus included shifting investments towards product categories that played to the company’s strengths, and developing more effective brand communications including digital services, mobility and autonomy.
Prior to Lincoln, Galhotra was vice president, Engineering, a position he assumed on Aug. 1, 2013. In this global role, Galhotra was responsible for the engineering of all cars, trucks, SUVs and crossover vehicles for Ford and Lincoln brands.
Galhotra became vice president, Product Development for Asia Pacific and Africa in 2009. In that role, he led the team that developed Ford’s aggressive plan to bring more than 50 new vehicles and powertrains to its Asia Pacific and Africa region by mid-decade. He was appointed a corporate officer on June 1, 2012.
Since joining the company in 1988, he has served in various positions in product development and product strategy. Among the assignments, he led the introduction of the Ford Ranger into South American markets in 1998; was the chief engineer for the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner in the early 2000s; and was vehicle programs director for five vehicle lines in the mid-2000s. In addition, his team oversaw the development of the all-new global compact pickup truck, the Ford Ranger.
Between 2005 and 2008, he was assigned to Mazda’s headquarters in Hiroshima, where he was responsible for program management and product planning worldwide.
Galhotra, born December 1965, grew up in India and has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan.
What is Ashwani Kumar Galhotra's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Ashwani Kumar Galhotra is at least $5.72 million as of March 3rd, 2023. Mr. Galhotra owns 511,605 shares of Ford Motor stock worth more than $5,719,744 as of November 23rd. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Galhotra may own. Additionally, Mr. Galhotra receives an annual salary of $2,160,000.00 as Insider at Ford Motor. Learn More about Ashwani Kumar Galhotra's net worth.
How old is Ashwani Kumar Galhotra?
Mr. Galhotra is currently 59 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Ford Motor. The oldest executive at Ford Motor is Mr. William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, who is 67 years old. Learn More on Ashwani Kumar Galhotra's age.
What is Ashwani Kumar Galhotra's salary?
As the Insider of Ford Motor, Mr. Galhotra earns $2,160,000.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Mr. Galhotra. The highest earning executive at Ford Motor is Mr. James Duncan Farley Jr., President, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $6,140,000.00 per year. Learn More on Ashwani Kumar Galhotra's salary.
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Has Ashwani Kumar Galhotra been buying or selling shares of Ford Motor?
Ashwani Kumar Galhotra has not been actively trading shares of Ford Motor over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, Ashwani Kumar Galhotra sold 24,850 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.01, for a transaction totalling $323,298.50. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 511,605 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,655,981.05. Learn More on Ashwani Kumar Galhotra's trading history.
Who are Ford Motor's active insiders?
Ford Motor's insider roster includes Steven Armstrong (VP), Alexandra English (Director), James Farley, Jr. (COO), Willaim Ford, Jr. (Executive Chairman), Ashwani Galhotra (Insider), Jon Huntsman, Jr. (Director), John Lawler (VP), Catherine O'Callaghan (Insider), Kiersten Robinson (Insider), Stuart Rowley (Insider), and Hau Thai-Tang (Insider). Learn More on Ford Motor's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Ford Motor?
In the last year, Ford Motor insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 182,000 shares worth more than $2,011,100.00. In the last year, insiders at the auto manufacturer sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 108,132 shares worth more than $1,319,151.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 24th when Director Jon M Huntsman Jr sold 81,234 shares worth more than $982,119.06. Insiders at Ford Motor own 0.8% of the company.
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