Jim Farley, CEO at Ford Motor since Oct. 1, is charged with turning the auto maker around. Profit margins lag behind peers, and the electric-vehicle strategy isn’t clear to some on Wall Street, so his success is no slam dunk.
Past Ford CEOs haven’t always succeeded, but a look at what they achieved and the challenges they faced highlight the skills he will need. He already has some characteristics—deep manufacturing experience and expertise as a car guy—that should help him plot a path.
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