Global Automotive & Business Strategy Leader; Former CEO at Ford Motor Company; Interim CEO at Hertz; Senior Advisor at TPG
Mark Fields Biography
Mark Fields is an American business executive recognized for his extensive career at Ford Motor Company, where he advanced to the roles of president and chief executive officer. Fields earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Rutgers University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He joined Ford in 1989, managing the company's Argentina operations at age 36, and later led Mazda Motor Corporation at age 38, becoming the youngest person to run a major Japanese company.
Fields held several leadership positions at Ford across multiple continents. He served as chairman of the Premier Automotive Group, overseeing brands such as Lincoln, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo Cars. As chief operating officer, Fields was responsible for Ford's global manufacturing expansion and product introduction schedule. During his tenure as president of The Americas, he developed "The Way Forward" plan and led a turnaround at Mazda.
As president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Fields was a member of the board of directors and played a key role in the company's North American restructuring and turnaround, as well as in achieving record global profits and margins. His leadership included investments in autonomous vehicles and mobility services. Fields also served as chair of the U.S.-China Business Council.
After Ford, Fields continued to influence the automotive and business sectors. He served as interim CEO of Hertz, focusing on strategic investments in the car rental industry. Fields has been recognized as a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum and as CNBC Asia Business Leader – Innovator of the Year.
Fields is a frequent contributor on CNBC, appearing on programs such as "Squawk Box," "Money Movers," and "Last Call," where he discusses topics including electric vehicles, automotive industry trends, and mobility innovation. He serves as a TPG senior advisor, an independent director with Qualcomm Inc. and Hertz Global Holdings, and as lead independent director at Tanium. Fields' experience in global markets, corporate restructuring, and automotive leadership positions him as a knowledgeable voice on business strategy, innovation, and the evolving mobility landscape.
Mark Fields Videos
Tesla and electric vehicle demand: Former Ford CEO Mark Fields
Mark Fields, former Ford president and CEO, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss Tesla's performance in the market and demand for electric...
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