John Lawler is a distinguished automotive executive and serves as Vice Chair of Ford of Europe. With extensive experience across Ford’s global operations, he has played an important role in the company’s strategic transformation, business development, financial performance, and evolving mobility strategy.
Throughout his career at Ford Motor Company, John Lawler has held several senior leadership positions across finance, strategy and international operations. His experience has given him a broad understanding of the automotive industry’s changing business environment and the challenges of operating across global markets.
In his role as Vice Chair, Ford of Europe, John Lawler contributes to Ford’s strategic direction in the European market, supporting the company’s efforts to strengthen its competitiveness, develop customer-focused products and services, and respond to the rapid transformation taking place across the automotive sector.
John Lawler has also been actively involved in the wider European automotive industry. In 2025, he joined the Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), contributing to discussions around the future of the European automotive industry, competitiveness, regulation, electrification and sustainable mobility.
His leadership comes at a pivotal time for the European automotive sector, as manufacturers navigate electrification, evolving emissions regulations, technological innovation, global competition and changing customer expectations.
With extensive experience within Ford Motor Company, John Lawler brings a strong combination of automotive strategy, international business leadership, transformation and industry expertise. His role continues to contribute to Ford’s development and its position within Europe’s rapidly evolving mobility landscape.
