DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor
Company announces the appointment of Brett
Wheatley as chief executive officer of TransLoc, a
transportation software solutions company that's part of the Ford
Mobility portfolio. The move will bolster the continued growth of
the Ford subsidiary and help set it on a successful path to the
future.
Wheatley will report to Scott
Griffith, chief executive officer, Ford Autonomous Vehicles
LLC & Mobility Businesses. He will be based in Dearborn.
"Brett knows TransLoc better than anyone else at Ford, and his
experience will be invaluable in this new role," said Griffith.
"The industry is moving quickly, so filling this position with
someone who truly understands the business and who can help
TransLoc focus on the future is critical."
As TransLoc CEO, Wheatley will prioritize greater collaboration
across Ford's mobility and self-driving vehicle business, as part
of Ford's commitment to the next generation of urban
mobility. He will also tap existing synergies between
TransLoc and Ford to further develop transit operations and the
data infrastructure needed to power transportation solutions.
"Efficient transit services are critical to the economy and the
future of U.S. cities," said Wheatley. "New developments in
connected and autonomous vehicles will continue to improve how we
travel, but their success is dependent upon how we integrate these
services into our existing transit systems across cities, campuses
and corporate enterprises and continue to provide equitable
access."
"I'm excited to lead the talented team at TransLoc to meet these
challenges and collaborate with Ford's other mobility businesses to
help ensure everyone has access to affordable transportation
options."
A seasoned veteran with decades of experience
One of the most experienced mobility professionals at Ford,
Wheatley previously served as the director of Mobility Businesses,
and was responsible for leading it strategic growth within the Ford
AV LLC. He also established the company's international mobility
expansion across Europe,
India and China. Other business units led by Wheatley
include Spin, City Solutions and Office Ride.
In other roles during his 30-year tenure at Ford, Wheatley
established and led the global marketing and sales team for Ford
Smart Mobility, to drive demand with consumer, commercial and city
customers. He also brings international experience to the table,
having led marketing and service initiatives for Ford across 13
Asia Pacific markets, based in Shanghai,
China.
Wheatley has also previously played a critical role as part of
the Ford corporate Fitness Redesign Initiative, driving
improvements across the enterprise and leading a complete overhaul
of the functional fitness across the globe. He served as executive
director of the North American Ford Customer Service Division,
where he was responsible for Ford and Motorcraft parts and service
activities for Ford and Lincoln
dealers, Quick Lanes, and independent repair facilities.
TransLoc: Powering new mobility solutions
Founded in 2004, TransLoc develops intelligent software solutions
and services for transit agencies. TransLoc set the bar for
data-driven transit solutions when it debuted with an app that let
users explore transit stops and stay up to date on bus locations
and arrival times.
After being acquired by Ford and merging with microtransit
providers DoubleMap and Ride Systems, TransLoc now boasts more than
40 years of industry experience and the most comprehensive
data-driven and accessible solutions for on-demand and fixed route
services.
Working with cities, universities and other businesses with
transit needs, TransLoc powers more than 600 million rides per
year. In 2020 alone, TransLoc helped its customers in over 1500
locations across the US navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and
supported the 3.7 billion transit rides that happened in
the past year.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan. The company
designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford
trucks, utility vehicles, and cars – increasingly including
electrified versions – and Lincoln
luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor
Credit Company; and is pursuing leadership positions in
electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving
services; and connected vehicle services. Ford employs
approximately 186,000 people worldwide. For more information
regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please
visit corporate.ford.com.
About TransLoc
TransLoc delivers a one-stop-shop for transit providers seeking
transit orchestration solutions. Recognized by Fast Company for its
innovative technology, today TransLoc's intelligent transportation
software portfolio includes flexible demand response, fixed route
systems, and planning services, providing software and services for
more than 1500 transit providers worldwide. Powering more than 600
million annual rides, TransLoc's fixed route and on-demand systems
are at the core of both cities and towns, and on university and
business campuses. TransLoc has collectively partnered with
agencies to deliver the highest level of service and win the
confidence of the riding public for more than a decade.
Media Contact:
Martin Gunsberg
Ford Motor Company
mgunsber@ford.com
Lori Niquette
SHIFT Communications for TransLoc
TransLoc@shiftcomm.com
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