Indian-American entrepreneur, group vice president and president of Ford North America since 2018
Chinese automakers have accelerated global expansion in 2026, showcasing rapid advances in batteries, charging and autonomous tech at the Beijing Auto Show while exports have surged. BYD, Geely and CATL have rolled out ultra-fast charging batteries and chargers; Geely is exploring US production through Volvo; legacy automakers are reorganising to respond to the pressure.
Ford has redesigned its quality controls by pairing AI with veteran engineers, lifting its JD Power Initial Quality Study ranking to the top among mainstream brands. The move comes after years of recalls and a shift to more hands-on oversight that mentors the next generation of workers.