Lisa Drake was recently appointed by Ford Motor Company as the President of Ford Energy, reporting to Vice Chair John Lawler. Drake has already started work on the company's battery energy storage systems (BESS) division.
Ford's New Battery Energy Storage Business
As President of Ford Energy, Lisa Drake will oversee the full business cycle, including manufacturing and sales of battery systems. Vice Chair John Lawler spoke about the appointment: "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 background as Vice President of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems provides her with extensive experience in industrialization. She intends to use this to make Ford Energy a significant market force. Drake noted, "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."
Ford prioritizes placing the right individuals in key roles to navigate modern markets. Significant activity is expected from Lisa Drake and Ford Energy as they establish themselves in the battery energy storage systems market.
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