LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lisa Drake, chief operating officer of Ford North America, will give the keynote address at Greater Louisville Inc.‘s (GLI) Annual Meeting, presented by Baird, on June 10. This year’s event will center around resilience and recognize members of the business community who have persevered through the challenges of the past year.
Drake stepped into the newly created role of COO in May 2020 and has prioritized product launches, warranty reduction and material cost improvements. She has also renewed the company’s focus on returning the North America business back to a 10% EBIT margin through her work on cost and waste reduction. She has worked for Ford since 1994, serving in multiple capacities including vice president of global purchasing.
“We are honored to have Lisa Drake give the keynote address at this year’s annual meeting,” said Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, president and CEO of GLI. “Ford continues to be an invaluable investor in our local economy and a generous partner in the community. We are looking forward to hearing her insights into how the company has persevered through this pandemic and their plans for future innovation.”
GLI’s Annual Meeting, presented by Baird, is the business community’s premier event and typically includes 1200+ attendees. It will also feature the presentation of signature awards, honoring those who show unwavering support to the community. The keynote address is sponsored by HJI Supply Chain Solutions.
This year’s event will offer both virtual and in-person opportunities, however in-person tickets are limited based on COVID-19 restrictions. Click here for more information.
As the region’s largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction, nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system, and champions the development of the community’s talent base. Additional strategic efforts focus on diversity and racial equity to help build a more inclusive economy.
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