Felicia J. Fields, Ford group vice president for Human Resources and Corporate Services since March 25, 2008, leads the global Human Resources and Corporate Services functions for Ford Motor Company.
Fields was previously vice president for Human Resources, an appointment she received on Jan. 1, 2005. Before that, she served as executive director of Human Resources, Automotive Operations and Corporate Staffs.
Since joining Ford in 1986 as a Ford College Graduate, Fields has held HR leadership positions in Manufacturing, Research, Information Technology, Finance, Product Development and Corporate Development. In addition to her broad exposure to Ford, she has deep experience in acquiring and developing talent, succession planning and leadership development.
Fields actively participates in education and youth-oriented events in the community. She serves on the board of directors for the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering and was named by Automotive News as a 2005 “Leading Woman in the North American Automotive Industry.”
Fields received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology with high distinction from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University. She also has various certifications in the fields of leadership development, personal effectiveness and diversity.
March 25, 2008