Bill Ford
Bill Ford is an American businessman and the executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company, a position he has held since 1999. He is a great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford and has been pivotal in steering the company through significant transitions in the automotive industry, including a stronger focus on electric and autonomous vehicles. Recently, he has been involved in discussions regarding the acquisition of TikTok's U.S. operations, as existing investors in ByteDance seek to restructure the company to comply with U.S. regulations.
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Bill Ford is the great-grandson of the company's founder Henry Ford and was present during Trump's visit to the Ford factory.
Donald Trump setzt Ford und GM unter Stress
Switzerland· 2026-01-26
Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford called the incident unfortunate and said he was embarrassed by it.
Trump flips off Michigan auto worker who criticized handling of Epstein case
Guyana· 2026-01-16
Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford listened during a tour of the plant Tuesday in Dearborn, Mich.
White House defends President Trump after video shows his reaction to heckler
United States· 2026-01-14
Trump spoke with Ford executive chairman Bill Ford during his visit to the factory.
Donald Trump tours Michigan Ford plant: US president pushes manufacturing agenda; brushes-off lingering economic fears
India· 2026-01-13
Donald Trump speaks next to Ford executive chairman Bill Ford during a factory tour.
Trump says USMCA ‘irrelevant’ for U.S. during Ford Motor factory tour
Canada· 2026-01-13
Bill Ford, a sustainability champion, stepped down as CEO.
The auto industry was warned: Battery recycling was poisoning people
New Zealand· 2025-12-22
Bill Ford and Jim Farley said in a letter to employees that the new building is a catalyst for innovation.
Ford to move headquarters to new Michigan building, demolish Glass HouseUnited States· 2025-09-23
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who contributed $1.25 million.
Musk donated $15 million to Trump, GOP groups during public feud periodUnited States· 2025-08-01
Bill Ford's General Atlantic is represented on ByteDance's board and is leading discussions.
TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs
Tanzania· 2025-04-05
Bill Ford is associated with General Atlantic, which is involved in the potential TikTok deal.
עסקת טיקטוק על סף פיצוץ
Israel· 2025-04-05
Bill Ford is also involved in leading negotiations with the White House about TikTok's future.
Ông Trump gia hạn thương vụ mua Tiktok thêm 75 ngày
Vietnam· 2025-04-05
Bill Ford’s General Atlantic is also leading discussions with the White House about TikTok.
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline by 75 days, says more work needed to secure approvalsCanada· 2025-04-04Bill Ford’s General Atlantic is also leading discussions with the White House on the TikTok deal.
Existing ByteDance investors emerge as front-runners in TikTok deal talks, sources sayCanada· 2025-03-21
