Shengpo (\"Sam\") Wu

President and CEO, Ford China at FORD MOTOR

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

WCFJ

William Clay Ford, Jr.

Executive Chair and Chair of the Board

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

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
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