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Ford Names Lisa Drake President of Ford Energy as New Storage Unit Opens for Business

The new operation targets utility-scale storage first and draws on Ford’s U.S. battery manufacturing base.

Overview

  • Lisa Drake takes the role effective immediately and reports to Vice Chair John Lawler.
  • She will oversee end-to-end operations spanning battery cell manufacturing, system assembly, and sales.
  • Ford Energy’s initial priority is utility-scale battery energy storage systems for large customers, with battery cells offered for residential storage.
  • The business is open for customers and partners, with inquiries directed to energy@ford.com.
  • Ford says Drake’s industrialization and supply-chain expertise will guide team building and scale-up, leveraging the company’s battery know-how and U.S. footprint.