Ford’s Hinrichs to retire, Farley becomes COO

Jim Farley, left, will take over as COO as Joe Hinrichs departs.

February 07, 2020 02:37 PM

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co.’s Joe Hinrichs, 53, is retiring as president of the company's global automotive operations, and Jim Farley, 57, president of new business technology and strategy, will become COO, Ford said.

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