Neeta Salvi has joined Ford Motor Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ford Pro & Integrated Services, taking charge of the finance function supporting the company's commercial vehicle, software, and services businesses. She assumed the position in October 2026, bringing extensive experience in automotive finance, business strategy and organisational transformation.
Key Highlights:
- Neeta Salvi joined Ford as CFO, Ford Pro & Integrated Services, in October 2026.
- She brings over 21 years of leadership experience across ZF Group and Mercedes-Benz USA.
- Her priorities include financial performance, sustainable profitability and business transformation.
In her new role, Salvi will lead financial operations for Ford Pro & Integrated Services, focusing on sustainable profitability, disciplined capital allocation and operational excellence. She will also support business expansion, strengthen financial performance and contribute to long-term value creation across Ford's commercial and services operations.
Before joining Ford, Salvi spent more than five years at ZF Group, where she held the positions of CFO, Finance & Head of Strategy and Global Head of Shared Services Centres. She also served as a Member of the Board of Directors of ZF North America Group of Companies, gaining experience in corporate governance, financial management and strategic transformation.
Earlier, Salvi spent over 16 years with Mercedes-Benz USA, holding leadership positions across finance, supply chain and technology. Her most notable assignment was Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Vehicles Division, a position she held for nearly eight years. Her responsibilities included strategic planning, organisational transformation, risk management, resource allocation, and financial leadership.
During her tenure, she also worked as Manager, Overhead & Cost Controlling; Manager, Supply Chain Management; and IT Lead, Supply Chain Management Systems. Her professional experience further includes serving as a Board Member at the Automotive Hall of Fame, adding to her exposure to corporate leadership and governance.
Sharing the announcement on LinkedIn, Salvi expressed her enthusiasm about joining the automotive company.
"I am excited to share that I have joined Ford Motor Company as Chief Financial Officer, Ford Pro & Integrated Services. I am grateful for the trust and warm welcome I have received throughout this journey and excited to be part of such an iconic company at an important time in its evolution. I look forward to working alongside talented colleagues, learning from the team, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the business. Looking forward to this new chapter!"
Salvi holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Phoenix. She has also completed an Executive Management Programme in Digital Transformation and Finance from The Wharton School.
Her appointment comes as Ford continues to strengthen its commercial vehicle and services operations while expanding its capabilities across connected mobility, software and transportation solutions. With more than two decades of experience across leading automotive companies, Salvi is expected to bring financial and strategic expertise to support the company's growth priorities and business transformation initiatives.
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