Patricia Mooradian has been President and Chief Executive Officer of The Henry Ford since 2005 and has 40 years of experience in the real estate, retail, and attraction industries. As the first female Chief Executive Officer in its nearly 100-year history, she has led the transformation of The Henry Ford from a locally known attraction to an acclaimed world-class destination attracting 1.7 million visitors annually. Her responsibility for the 250-acre campus enterprise includes its unparalleled collection, five unique venues, a public charter high school, Henry Ford Academy, six restaurants, five retail stores, and a large private events and catering operation.
Mooradian serves on a number of Boards, including Amerisure Insurance, Inc., chairing the Compensation and Governance committee, Visit Detroit, the Detroit Regional Chamber, and its Racial Justice and Economic Equity Committee. Additionally, Mooradian serves on the National Advisory Council and Citizens Advisory Committee for the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus.
She is a member of the International Women’s Forum, Detroit Economic Club, and Women Corp. Directors and was featured in Crain’s Detroit Business as part of its 2025 Who’s Who list and was selected as a 2026 Detroiter of the Year by Hour Detroit magazine.