Recently, Ford Motor Company announced that Lisa Drake will take over as President of Ford Energy, reporting to Vice Chair John Lawler. Drake has quickly moved to initiate the company's entry into the battery energy storage systems (BESS) market.

Ford's New Battery Energy Storage Business

Lisa Drake faces an active inaugural year as President of Ford Energy. Her role involves overseeing everything from battery cell development to the sales process. Vice Chair John Lawler commented on her qualifications, saying, "Lisa has a deep expertise in scaling complex industrial systems and securing critical supply chains. Her leadership is essential as we stand up Ford Energy to capture the growing demand for reliable battery energy storage that supports grid stability and resilience for utilities and large energy users."

Drake's credentials include serving as Vice President of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems, where she honed her skills in purchasing and industrial systems. She is now focused on scaling Ford Energy's reach. "We're building a business focused first on utility-scale battery energy storage systems for large customers while also offering battery cells for residential energy storage solutions," she noted.

Ford continues to prioritize strategic leadership to stay ahead of market trends. As they launch into the battery energy storage sector, the industry will see the impact of Lisa Drake's leadership at Ford Energy.

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