Executive Chair of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford, and his daughter and Ford Board member, Alexandra Ford English, have been added to the agenda for the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. In a moderated conversation, they will discuss issues shaping the automotive industry, the importance of a company’s core values in navigating uncertainty, strategies for attracting and retaining talent in Michigan, and the importance of community investment.
Under Bill Ford’s leadership, Ford Motor Company has advanced groundbreaking sustainability initiatives, accelerated efforts to be the most trusted provider of vehicle and mobility services, and taken aggressive steps to improve the efficiency and focus of its traditional automotive business.
In 2018, he championed the acquisition of the iconic Michigan Central building in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood, which opened to the public in 2024. What was once a former railroad station is now the centerpiece of a vibrant new innovation campus where Ford and diverse partners are working on solving challenges at the intersection of mobility and society.
Alexandra Ford English has served on the Board of Directors at Ford Motor Company since May 2021. Before joining the Board, English worked in various roles at Ford, focusing on strategy, mobility, and brand development. Most recently, she served as the global brand merchandising director, where she worked to grow Ford’s lifestyle merchandise by leveraging the company’s brand heritage, iconic vehicles, and motorsports legacy.