Longtime Ford exec leaves for Apple to accelerate iPhone maker's EV work

Desi Ujkashevic was named to the Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry in 2010 and 2015.

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May 03, 2022 05:52 PM

Apple Inc. has recruited a longtime Ford Motor Co. executive who helped lead safety efforts and vehicle engineering, a sign the iPhone maker is again ramping up development of an electric car.

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