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Mark Truby

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Chief Communications Officer at Ford Motor Company
📍 Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, United States

Mark Truby is the Chief Communications Officer at Ford, where he leads global public relations and reputation management. An award-winning former journalist with The Detroit News, he leverages his background in storytelling to shape Fords narrative. He is a graduate of Marshall Universitys School of Journalism.

Outside of work, Mark is a father to three boys and enjoys watching them play sports. He has served as a trustee for The Henry Ford Museum, reflecting a deep interest in the intersection of history, community, and innovation. He resides in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan.

In 2023, Mark was inducted into his alma maters Journalism Hall of Fame, recognizing his influential career.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Communications Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Mark shows up

Good Listener
Appreciative
Fair-minded

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Mark cares about

Brand Storytelling
His journalism background heavily influences his story-centric approach to communications at Ford, believing in making art, not just ads, to connect with audiences.
Corporate Reputation
A core part of his role is building and protecting Ford's global reputation across all stakeholder groups, from customers and employees to governments and media.
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Career

Work history

5-2017
Chief Communications Officer
Ford Motor Company
10-2011 - 8-2016
Vice President Communications and Public Affairs, Ford of Europe
Ford Of Europe GmbH
2-2011 - 8-2011
Exec Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Ford of Europe
Ford Motor Company
8-2007 - 2-2011
Director, Corporate Communications
Ford Motor Company
2003 - 2007
Business Editor
The Detroit News
In the press

Media appearances

The PR Week: 9.25.2025 – Mark Truby, Ford Motor Company. Featured in PR Week
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PRWeek Power List 2025 – #11 Mark Truby, Ford Motor Company. Featured in PRWeek
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Education
1990 - 1994
Journalism
Marshall University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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