Ford Motor Company announced that Ted Cannis, CEO, Ford Pro and Ford Customer Service Division, has elected to retire at the end of this month after an accomplished 35-year career with the company. Cannis has lead Ford Pro since its formation in 2021 and helped build it into a high-growth, high-margin business with deep competitive moats, as well as vital productivity accelerator for millions of commercial customers. Since 2023, Cannis also has led Ford Customers Service Division or FCSD, which handles global parts, services, accessories and vehicle customization for Ford dealers and customers worldwide.
Cannis began his career in 1989 in finance and went on to serve in leadership positions in Venezuela, Argentina, Turkey and Russia. From 2027 to 2020, he served as global director, Battery Electric Vehicles, leading Team, the team that developed the award-winning Mustang Mach-E and was involved in the development of the F-150 Lighting and E-Transit.