At Latham & Watkins Croley assisted clients with legal policy and regulatory compliance.
Ford Motor has appointed former U.S. federal lawyer Steven Croley to become its chief policy officer and general counsel. In revolving door Washington, Croley has been a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins*. From 2014 to 2017, he served as general counsel for the U.S. Department of Energy. Croley spent the previous four years in the White House, first as special assistant to President Obama for regulatory policy, then as deputy counsel overseeing legal policy.
The new policy leadership role was initiated last October when Jim Farley became CEO and announced organizational changes. Croley will report to Farley and work with Jon Huntsman, a member of the Ford board of directors who in April was appointed vice chair, Policy, an internal senior advisory role to Farley and Executive Chair Bill Ford. (Ford Motor Changes CEO from Jim Hackett to Jim Farley)
John Mellen, who postponed his planned retirement from Ford a year ago to take on the role of general counsel, will conclude his remarkable career with the company on Sept. 1, following transition of his legal responsibilities to Croley.
“For 40 years, John has helped safeguard our customers, our company and our people with his sharp legal expertise, sound judgment and principled approach,” said Farley. “We deeply appreciate John’s leadership over the past year as our general counsel and a member of our executive leadership team.”
Mitch Bainwol, Ford’s chief government relations officer, and Bob Holycross, vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering – both company officers – will report to Croley. So will Rebecca Pagani, who is joining Ford from Amazon on July 12 as chief privacy officer
*As a member of the Latham & Watkins’ litigation and trial department, Croley assisted clients with legal policy and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on energy and the environment. Previously, Croley was a special assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan’s Civil Division, and a professor, then associate dean, at the University of Michigan Law School. He did his undergraduate work at U-M, earned his law degree from Yale University, and holds a doctorate in government from Princeton University.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Revolving Door – Steven Croley Now Ford Chief Policy Officer
At Latham & Watkins Croley assisted clients with legal policy and regulatory compliance.
Ford Motor has appointed former U.S. federal lawyer Steven Croley to become its chief policy officer and general counsel. In revolving door Washington, Croley has been a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins*. From 2014 to 2017, he served as general counsel for the U.S. Department of Energy. Croley spent the previous four years in the White House, first as special assistant to President Obama for regulatory policy, then as deputy counsel overseeing legal policy.
The new policy leadership role was initiated last October when Jim Farley became CEO and announced organizational changes. Croley will report to Farley and work with Jon Huntsman, a member of the Ford board of directors who in April was appointed vice chair, Policy, an internal senior advisory role to Farley and Executive Chair Bill Ford. (Ford Motor Changes CEO from Jim Hackett to Jim Farley)
John Mellen, who postponed his planned retirement from Ford a year ago to take on the role of general counsel, will conclude his remarkable career with the company on Sept. 1, following transition of his legal responsibilities to Croley.
“For 40 years, John has helped safeguard our customers, our company and our people with his sharp legal expertise, sound judgment and principled approach,” said Farley. “We deeply appreciate John’s leadership over the past year as our general counsel and a member of our executive leadership team.”
Mitch Bainwol, Ford’s chief government relations officer, and Bob Holycross, vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering – both company officers – will report to Croley. So will Rebecca Pagani, who is joining Ford from Amazon on July 12 as chief privacy officer
*As a member of the Latham & Watkins’ litigation and trial department, Croley assisted clients with legal policy and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on energy and the environment. Previously, Croley was a special assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan’s Civil Division, and a professor, then associate dean, at the University of Michigan Law School. He did his undergraduate work at U-M, earned his law degree from Yale University, and holds a doctorate in government from Princeton University.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.