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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
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Program ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)LeadershipLean ManagementLanguages English · Mandarin
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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).
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