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Bob Holycross

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VP, Chief Sustainability, Environment & Safety Officer at Ford Motor Company
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Bob Holycross is the Vice President and Chief Sustainability, Environment & Safety Officer at Ford Motor Company. He leads the global strategy for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and has been with the company since 1993. Bob holds both a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Michigan State University.

A native of metro Detroit, Bob is married and has two children. He maintains strong ties to his alma mater, recently joining the MSU Mobility Advisory Council to help guide the universitys mobility research and vision. His work reflects a deep commitment to building a better, more sustainable world.

Under his leadership, Ford was recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project with a double A score for both water security and climate change leadership.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
VP, Chief Sustainability, Environment & Safety Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
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Corporate Sustainability
He leads the development and implementation of Ford's sustainability strategy, including its ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 across its entire footprint.
EV Revolution
He plays a key role in guiding Ford's transition to electric vehicles, often speaking about the opportunities and challenges in the market's transformation.
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Career

Work history

12-2019
VP, Chief Sustainability, Environment & Safety Officer
Ford Motor Company
7-2018 - 12-2019
Global Director, Sustainability & Vehicle Environmental Matters
Ford Motor Company
7-2016 - 7-2018
Vice President, Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering, Ford of Europe
Ford Motor Company
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Ford Remains Committed to Carbon Neutrality by 2050. Featured in Ford From the Road
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Sustainability at Ford - Executive Platforms. Featured in Executive Platforms (epthoughtleaders.com)
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Education
1997 - 1998
MBA
Michigan State University
1989 - 1993
BS
Michigan State University
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