Chairman of Ford of Britain since 2009, Greenwell was also
president of the automotive industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Traders in 2009 and 2010.
Greenwell's career in the motor industry spans over 40
years.
Greenwell began his career as a graduate trainee with Austin Morris and held a variety of senior roles in Jaguar, Ford of Europe and Ford North America before becoming chairman and CEO of Jaguar Cars and Land Rover, and subsequently chairman of Ford of Britain, effective January 2009. Immediately prior to this he was vice president of government affairs, Ford of Europe. In recognition of his services to the automotive industry he received a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list in 2011.
Greenwell began his career as a graduate trainee with Austin Morris and held a variety of senior roles in Jaguar, Ford of Europe and Ford North America before becoming chairman and CEO of Jaguar Cars and Land Rover, and subsequently chairman of Ford of Britain, effective January 2009. Immediately prior to this he was vice president of government affairs, Ford of Europe. In recognition of his services to the automotive industry he received a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list in 2011.
Ovenden said: “I look forward to the challenges ahead to ensure
Ford maintains its leading position in the UK automotive industry. It has been
a great pleasure working closely with Joe over the last 18 months and it is an
honour to take on the role of chairman. I wish Joe every success in his
future endeavours.”
Ford of Europe chairman and CEO Stephen Odell, said: “Joe has
worked tirelessly to maintain Ford’s leading position in UK industry. He has
been a respected and highly influential figure for many years enjoying close
working relationships with the SMMT, the CBI and the government while
representing Ford on key issues such as the future of automotive manufacturing
in the UK, skills, research and development, and the low-carbon agenda.”
