Ford Motor Company has appointed Lisa Drake as the new President of Ford Energy. Drake, who reports to Vice Chair John Lawler, has already declared her intention to expand Ford's battery energy storage systems (BESS) business.
Ford's New Battery Energy Storage Business
Lisa Drake will lead Ford Energy through a pivotal year, managing everything from manufacturing to the sale of battery cells. Vice Chair John Lawler commented, "Lisa has a deep expertise in scaling complex industrial systems and securing critical supply chains. Her leadership is essential as we stand up Ford Energy to capture the growing demand for reliable battery energy storage that supports grid stability and resilience for utilities and large energy users."
Drake's experience as Vice President of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems makes her uniquely qualified for this role. She plans to apply her knowledge of industrialization to make Ford Energy a prominent player. She stated, "We're building a business focused first on utility-scale battery energy storage systems for large customers while also offering battery cells for residential energy storage solutions."
Ford focuses on putting specialized talent in leadership positions to address current market trends. Lisa Drake and Ford Energy are poised for a significant year as they launch into the battery energy storage market.
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