Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as vice president of sales for Ford of Europe, effective October 1, 2026. Davino will oversee all commercial operations in the region, including retail, dealer network, and distribution, reporting to Jim Baumbick, president of Ford of Europe.

Davino most recently served as regional managing director of BYD Europe, where she led operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Nordic countries. Before that, she spent more than a decade at Stellantis, including a role as group managing director and CEO for Stellantis UK, where she led the business's transition to electric vehicles. She began her automotive career at Lamborghini Automotive in 2003.

"Maria Grazia is a highly accomplished leader with deep expertise across the European automotive landscape," Baumbick said. "Her track record of building high-performing teams and building strong customer and dealer relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business in Europe."

Davino will be based in Cologne, Germany. Ford has stated its European strategy includes strengthening Ford Pro, its commercial vehicle business, and introducing five new passenger vehicle models by 2029.