Ford exec Doug Field, key to EV push, to leave as company reshapes vehicle development team

Doug Field, a senior executive leading Ford's electric vehicle and software efforts, will leave the company next month. Field, who joined Ford in 2021 after roles at Apple and Tesla, helped develop affordable, advanced EVs to compete globally. His departure comes as Ford restructures its vehicle development by forming a new integrated team led by COO Kumar Galhotra to accelerate product creation and improve efficiency. Field did not specify his next steps but expressed a desire to share his knowledge widely.