Ford Motor Company has designated Lisa Drake as the President of Ford Energy, reporting to Vice Chair John Lawler. Drake has wasted no time in her new role, having already announced plans for the brand's battery energy storage systems (BESS) business.

Ford's New Battery Energy Storage Business

As President of Ford Energy, Lisa Drake will manage the full lifecycle of the battery business, from manufacturing to sales. Vice Chair John Lawler praised her background, stating, "Lisa has a deep expertise in scaling complex industrial systems and securing critical supply chains. Her leadership is essential as we stand up Ford Energy to capture the growing demand for reliable battery energy storage that supports grid stability and resilience for utilities and large energy users."

Drake's extensive history as Vice President of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems makes her an ideal fit for this challenge. She plans to utilize her purchasing and industrialization expertise to elevate Ford Energy. "We're building a business focused first on utility-scale battery energy storage systems for large customers while also offering battery cells for residential energy storage solutions," she explained.

Ford's commitment to placing skilled leaders in key positions is evident in this appointment. The industry will be watching as Lisa Drake leads Ford Energy into the battery energy storage systems market.

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