Trott on Ford's New President & CEO

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11) issued the following statement after Ford Motor Company named Jim Hackett, current Executive Chairman of Ford Smart Mobility LLC, as the company's president and CEO:

"Founded in the heartland of American innovation and fueled by the resilience of the Michiganders that build their world-renowned vehicles, Ford has long led the way in paving the future of automotive innovation. Over the last three years, Mark Fields has continued in this spirit, revitalizing the company and announcing more than $2.25 billion worth of new investments just this year alone. Today's announcement by Ford doubles down on its commitment to the future - the future of Ford, the future of the automotive industry, the future of Michigan. As a proven leader, Ford's new president and CEO Jim Hackett is sure to launch Ford into the 21st century, rising to meet the challenges of tomorrow."