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    Shengpo (\"Sam\") Wu

    President and CEO, Ford China at Ford Motor Co
    Since March 1, 2023
    Age
    58 years
    Tenure
    Joined F in March 2023 as President and CEO, Ford China, with expanded responsibilities in February 2025.

    Also at Ford Motor Co

    WCFJ
    William Clay Ford, Jr.
    Executive Chair and Chair of the Board
    AF
    Andrew Frick
    Vice President, Sales, Distribution & Trucks, Ford Blue
    AKG
    Ashwani Kumar Galhotra
    Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    About

    A seasoned executive, he assumed the role of President and CEO of Ford China on 03-01-2023 at the age of 58. His appointment marks a significant milestone in his career at F, where he has been entrusted with leading the company in a crucial market.

    Prior to his tenure at F, he served in several leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation between 2017 and 2023, including positions such as President, Whirlpool Asia and Executive Vice President. This diverse experience in managing operations across Asia has well prepared him for the challenges in the automotive industry.

    Since joining F, his strategic vision has driven remarkable progress in turning around Ford’s China business. In February 2025, his role was further expanded to oversee Ford’s International Markets Group, underscoring the significant impact of his leadership both domestically and internationally.

    $F Performance Under Shengpo (\"Sam\") Wu

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Whirlpool China Co., Ltd. Advisory Role / Vice-Chairman 2022 - 2023 Served in an advisory capacity and as Vice-Chairman
    Whirlpool Corporation Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Asia 2019 - 2022 Retired from this role in 2022
    Whirlpool Corporation President, Whirlpool Asia 2017 - 2019 Member of the Executive Committee