https://www.fordretireeclub.org/meetings Ford Retired Executives upcoming events Ford Retired Executives Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:37:08 GMT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:37:08 GMT Wed, 18 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT <p><img src="https://fordretireeclub.org/resources/Pictures/Jim%20Dobleske.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="141.75" height="213" align="left" style="margin: 10px;">In this appointed leadership role of Ford Land, the real estate of Ford Motor Company, Jim Dobleske is responsible for Ford’s entire global real estate portfolio. This includes manufacturing, research and development, and office properties.</p> <p>As Chair and CEO, Jim oversees real estate, engineering and construction, energy and sustainability, global design, facility management services and workplace experience for Ford Land. Under his leadership, the Ford Land team is driven to deliver and sustain best-in-class real estate, workplace experiences and facilities globally.</p> <p>Prior to returning to Ford, he was the Global President of Project Management for CBRE where he was responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy for Project Management and working with a diverse team to help deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.</p> <p>Before CBRE, Jim worked for JLL for 17 years where he held positions of increasing responsibility including serving as Global Head of Enterprise Sales for JLL’s Corporate Solutions business, International Director of Project and Development Services, with oversight of project management strategy and delivery.</p> <p>Earlier in his storied career, Jim worked at Ford Motor Company for 11 years in a number of roles, including project management and strategic planning, laying the foundation for his eventual return to lead Ford Land.</p> <p>Jim holds a Bachelor of Finance from Grand Valley State University, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and corporate real estate from the University of North Texas.</p> <p><br></p> https://fordretireeclub.org/event-6761761 https://fordretireeclub.org/event-6761761 Tue, 01 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT <p><img src="https://fordretireeclub.org/resources/Pictures/Jim%20Farley.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" align="left" style="margin: 10px;" width="200" height="269">Jim Farley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford, President of Ford Model e, and a member of Ford’s board of directors.</p> <p>As CEO, Farley is focused on transforming Ford to lead the digital and electric revolution in the automotive industry, through the deployment of the ambitious, customer-focused Ford+ plan. The plan includes building a more resilient company that thrives at the intersection of great vehicles, iconic brands, innovative software and high-value services.</p> <p>Under Farley’s leadership, Ford reorganized its business into three distinct automotive segments: Ford Blue, for iconic gas and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, for breakthrough electric vehicles and the digital platforms and software for Ford’s entire product lineup; and Ford Pro, for work-ready vehicles, software, and services that help commercial customers transform their operations. This strategy is delivering customers both great value and the freedom of choice across powertrains, to best serve their needs.</p> <p>Before becoming CEO, Farley was Ford’s chief operating officer, responsible for strengthening the company’s global automotive operations. In addition, he previously served as Ford’s president of New Businesses, Technology and Strategy, and earlier was Ford’s executive vice president and president of Global Markets, among several other roles at Ford.</p> <p>He was instrumental in the ongoing reinvention of the Lincoln brand, setting it on a path for growth as a world-class provider of luxury vehicles and customer experience, including Lincoln’s introduction in China.</p> <p>Prior to joining Ford in 2007, Farley was group vice president and general manager of Lexus, and the group vice president responsible for all Toyota Division market planning, advertising, merchandising, sales promotion, incentives, and internet activities. Farley previously worked in Toyota’s strategic planning, product, and marketing in the United States and Europe, and led the successful launch of Toyota’s new Scion brand.</p> <p>In addition to his various roles at Ford, he currently serves on the board of directors of McDonald’s.</p> <p>Farley’s passion for automobiles continues outside of the workplace. He is a collector and racer of vintage vehicles, and it is not uncommon to find him on tracks around the world racing his 1965 Ford GT 40, 1966 427 Cobra, or 1978 Lola 298, among others. Farley also hosts DRIVE, a podcast that rekindles America’s love affair with cars – the influence they have in our life and how those experiences drive us to succeed personally and professionally.</p> <p>Farley is also dedicated to giving back to his community and is a proud supporter of and frequent volunteer for the Pope Francis Center in Detroit. He also recently served as the Chairman of the capital campaign for the Center’s new $40 million Bridge Housing Campus, which opened for residents in June 2024.</p> <p>Farley is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles. He and his wife, Lia, have three children.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> https://fordretireeclub.org/event-6794363 https://fordretireeclub.org/event-6794363