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492 people in our graph share verified history with Joe — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
John KimunlockedJoe: together at Harvard Business School (1992–1994)
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Joe: together at University of Dayton
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About
Joe Hinrichs offers end-to-end manufacturing, supply-chain and dealer-system expertise from running Ford's $160B+ automotive business, leading CSX, rising from engineer to GM plant manager and negotiating four UAW national contracts.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Experience
- Mobility GlobalChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2026 — present
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentAkron, Ohio, United States
- FM CapitalVenture Partner, Advisorcurrent2022 — presentColorado, United States
- Exide TechnologiesChairman of the Board of Directorscurrent2020 — presentParis, France
- CSXPresident & CEO, Director2022 — 2025Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Luminar TechnologiesAutomotive Advisory Board Member2021 — 2025Orlando, Florida, United States
- microDriveStrategic Advisor2021 — 2024
- Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH))Board Member2021 — 2022Miami, Florida, United States
- Assembly VenturesOperating Advisor LP2021 — 2022Detroit, Michigan, United States
- BoydenSenior Advisor2021 — 2022
- GPRMember Board Of Directors2020 — 2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- RivianMember Board Of Directors2019 — 2020Plymouth, Michigan, United States
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, Automotive2019 — 2020Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, Global Operations2017 — 2019Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, The Americas2012 — 2017Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, Asia Pacific & Africa2009 — 2012Shanghai, China
- Ford Motor CompanyChairman & CEO, Ford Motor China Ltd2010 — 2011Shanghai, China
- Ford Motor CompanyGroup Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs2008 — 2009Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyGroup Vice President, Global Manufacturing2008Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyVice President, North America Manufacturing2006 — 2007Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyVice President, Vehicle Operations2005 — 2006Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident & CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada2005Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- Ford Motor CompanyDirector of Manufacturing, Vehicle Operations2003 — 2004Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyExecutive Director, Global Material Planning & Logistics2002 — 2003Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPlant Manager, Van Dyke Transmission Plant2000 — 2002Sterling Heights, Michigan
- ChangAn Ford Mazda AutomobileVice Chairman of the Board2009 — 2011Chongqing, China
- Ryan Enterprises Group LLCPartner & Senior Vice President1998 — 2000Chicago, Illinois
- General MotorsProduction Manager, GM Powertrain, Romulus Engine Operations1997 — 1998Romulus, Michigan
- General MotorsPlant Manager, GM Powertrain, Fredericksburg Transmission Components Plant1996 — 1997Fredericksburg, Virginia
- General MotorsArea Manager, GM Powertrain, Romulus Engine Operations1995Romulus, Michigan
- General MotorsLead Coordinator, GM Powertrain, Romulus Engine Operations1994 — 1995Romulus, Michigan
- General MotorsGM Fellow at Harvard Business School1992 — 1994Boston, Massachusetts
- General MotorsSales & Engineering Coordinator (GM-Akebono Joint Venture)1991 — 1992Ambrake Corporation - Elizabethtown, KY
- General MotorsProduction Supervisor1989 — 1991Dayton, Ohio
Skills & more
Automotive99Management76Lean Manufacturing44Six Sigma21Continuous Improvement90Manufacturing99Strategic Planning29Business Process Improvement31Product Development25Cross-functional Team Leadership31Kaizen17Value Stream Mapping17
+5 more
Program ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)LeadershipLean ManagementLanguages English · Mandarin
From Joe's professional profile.
Colleagues at Fraser McCombs Capital
Amanda Gex
Senior Associate at Fraser McCombs Capital
Chase Fraser
Managing Partner at Fraser McCombs Capital
Dylan Grien
Senior Associate at Fraser McCombs Capital
Jake Sigal
Technology Operating Partner at Fraser McCombs Capital
Joel Zimbrick
Associate at Fraser McCombs Capital
Kailia Lopez
Senior Operations Coordinator at Fraser McCombs Capital
Kerry Grant
Administrative Assistant at Fraser McCombs Capital
Mark Norman
Managing Partner at Fraser McCombs Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joe Hinrichs?
- Joe Hinrichs offers end-to-end manufacturing, supply-chain and dealer-system expertise from running Ford's $160B+ automotive business, leading CSX, rising from engineer to GM plant manager and negotiating four UAW national contracts.
- Where does Joe Hinrichs work?
- Joe Hinrichs is Venture Partner at Fraser McCombs Capital.
- What does Joe Hinrichs invest in?
- Joe Hinrichs invests in AI & Machine Learning, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- Where did Joe Hinrichs go to school?
- Joe Hinrichs studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business); University of Dayton (Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalTim DraperFounder of Draper AssociatesMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at FloodgateMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner Perkins
+ 1,994 more
Also attended University of Dayton42
Liz Todia ZamboryPrincipal at Mutual Capital PartnersKelby PriceManaging Partner at Keyhorse CapitalTodd FowlerDirector at Autotech VenturesKim GordonBusiness Development Executive at Five Elms CapitalThomas BremnerPartner, Growth Equity at Adams Street PartnersMark DeSantisAdvisor at Cybernetix Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at FM Capital12
Tony RimasVenture Partner at Autotech VenturesChase FraserManaging Partner at Fraser McCombs CapitalMark NormanManaging Partner at Fraser McCombs CapitalZack FreedPrincipal at Fraser McCombs CapitalDylan GrienSenior Associate at Fraser McCombs CapitalAhmed IbrahimChief Financial Officer at RZM Investments
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Also worked at Luminar Technologies6
Rebecca LynnManaging Director at Canvas VenturesTimothy WangVenture Partner at The Westly GroupJason EichenholzFounder and Chairman, Jonathan's Landing Foundation at AIFNicolina QuickertInvestor at Gigascale CapitalJun Hong HengFounder and Chief Investment Officer at CRESCENT COVE CAPITALEric DanzigerFounder at Invisible AI
