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Robert Hou

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Ford China - CIO, and Director of Mobility Platforms and Products at Ford Motor Company
📍 Shanghai, China

Robert Hou serves as the CIO and Director of Mobility Platforms and Products for Ford China, leading the charge to transform the automotive business through technology. With an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth, he focuses on connectivity, automation, AI, and new retail models.

Based on his social media activity, he celebrates cultural events like the Year of the Dragon. He also maintains a connection to his alma maters, Michigan State University and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, listing them among his interests.

He is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into a legacy automotive brand specifically for the highly competitive Chinese consumer market.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Ford China - CIO, and Director of Mobility Platforms and Products
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Shanghai, China
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Automotive Technology
His primary professional goal is to transform the automotive business using technologies like connectivity, automation, and AI.
Digital Transformation
As CIO for Ford China, he is responsible for accelerating the company's digital strategy, including new consumer digital and retail platforms.
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Career

Work history

9-2002
Ford China - CIO, and Director of Mobility Platforms and Products
Ford Motor Company
2-2016
Director of Emerging IT, Ford AP
Ford Motor Company
1-2014 - 2-2016
IT Director, Marketing Sales & Service , Ford AP
Ford Motor Company
3-2011 - 5-2014
Director, Initiatives Program Office, APA
Ford Motor Company
9-2009 - 3-2011
IT Manager - Order-to-Delivery Program and Marketing & Sales Systems
Ford Motor Company
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Education
2000 - 2002
MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1992 - 1994
MS
Michigan State University
1985 - 1990
BS
Tsinghua University
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