Ford announces leadership changes as it accelerates ''Ford '' growth plan, bolsters supply chain operations Shares of Ford Motor Co. eased about 0.1% in morning trading Tuesday, while the SP 500 dropped 0.5%, after the auto maker announced leadership changes as it looks to accelerate its "Ford " growth plan, and as it enters an "intense period of execution" of its $50 billion investment in electric vehicles (EVs). The company said Chief Financial Officer John Lawler will oversee on an interim basis a makeover of global supply chain operations until a permanent chief global supply chain officer is named. In addition, Doug Field was named chief advanced product development and technology officer