Ford names president of Ford Energy battery business

Ford names head of new battery energy storage business taking over Ky. plant

Ford named the head of its new battery storage endeavor, which includes repurposing the sprawling BlueOval SK plant in Hardin County. What to know.

Ford names president of Ford Energy battery business

Lisa Drake most recently served as vice president of technology platform programs and electric vehicle systems.

Lisa Drake Appointed President, Ford Energy; Will Launch New ...

Ford Names Lisa Drake to Lead Energy Storage Business

A month after announcing that it was halting EV battery manufacturing and switching to energy storage production, Ford appointed Lisa Drake as the New President of Ford Energy on Tuesday. Drake will take on the role “effective immediately,” according to the company. The launch of the new Detroit automaker’s new battery energy storage systems (BESS) business unit will be handled by the executive. The new subsidiary aims to “leverage Ford’s batter…

Ford Launches Energy Unit, Names Drake President

Ford Motor Company has taken a significant step towards diversifying its business by appointing Lisa Drake as the President of its new energy products and solutions unit, Ford Energy. This strategic move comes in the wake of Ford’s decision to rationalize its U.S. EV-related assets and product roadmap, following a substantial charge of $19.5 billion due to lower-than-expected demand for electric… Source

Ford Taps Lisa Drake to Launch New Battery Energy Storage Business

Ford Motor Company announced today the appointment of Lisa Drake as President of its new energy products and solutions unit, Ford Energy, with responsibility for launching the company’s planned new battery energy storage systems (BESS) business. The appointment follows an announcement by Ford of plans to launch the new BESS business in December 2025, after […]