Ford Motor Company has officially selected Lisa Drake to lead as the President of Ford Energy. Working under Vice Chair John Lawler, Drake is already making waves by announcing plans to establish the brand's battery energy storage systems (BESS) division.

Ford's New Battery Energy Storage Business

The roadmap for Ford Energy President Lisa Drake involves a comprehensive management of battery cell manufacturing and sales. Vice Chair John Lawler highlighted the importance of this appointment, stating, "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 previous tenure as Vice President of Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems gave her extensive experience in industrialization. She plans to apply these skills to ensure that Ford Energy becomes a dominant force in the industry. Drake explained the vision: "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."

By placing experienced leaders in high-impact positions, Ford is preparing for the future of energy. Lisa Drake's work with Ford Energy will be a focal point for the company as they navigate the battery energy storage market.

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