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 β present
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 β presentAkron, Ohio, United States
- FM CapitalVenture Partner, Advisorcurrent2022 β presentColorado, United States
- Exide TechnologiesChairman of the Board of Directorscurrent2020 β presentParis, France
- CSXPresident & CEO, Director2022 β 2025Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Luminar TechnologiesAutomotive Advisory Board Member2021 β 2025Orlando, Florida, United States
- microDriveStrategic Advisor2021 β 2024
- Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH))Board Member2021 β 2022Miami, Florida, United States
- Assembly VenturesOperating Advisor LP2021 β 2022Detroit, Michigan, United States
- BoydenSenior Advisor2021 β 2022
- GPRMember Board Of Directors2020 β 2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- RivianMember Board Of Directors2019 β 2020Plymouth, Michigan, United States
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, Automotive2019 β 2020Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, Global Operations2017 β 2019Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, The Americas2012 β 2017Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyPresident, Asia Pacific & Africa2009 β 2012Shanghai, China
- Ford Motor CompanyChairman & CEO, Ford Motor China Ltd2010 β 2011Shanghai, China
- Ford Motor CompanyGroup Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs2008 β 2009Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyGroup Vice President, Global Manufacturing2008Dearborn, Michigan
- Ford Motor CompanyVice President, North America Manufacturing2006 β 2007Dearborn, Michigan
Education
- Harvard Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Business1992 β 1994
- University of DaytonBachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering1985 β 1989
Skills & more
Automotive99Management76Lean Manufacturing44Six Sigma21Continuous Improvement90Manufacturing99Strategic Planning29Business Process Improvement31Product Development25Cross-functional Team Leadership31Kaizen17Value Stream Mapping17
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Program ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)LeadershipLean ManagementLanguages English Β· 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
- 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.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School1,969
Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter Capital; architect of Invest America; BG2 co-hostAileen 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
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Also attended University of Dayton20
Liz Todia ZamboryPrincipal at Mutual Capital PartnersKelby PriceManaging Partner at Keyhorse CapitalTodd FowlerDirector at Autotech VenturesKim GordonBusiness Development Executive at Five Elms CapitalNancy HayesDeal Team at How Women InvestBrent AhrensGeneral Partner at Canaan Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at FM Capital11
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 CapitalMeredith MurphyCFO at Fraser McCombs Capital
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