Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Company, having assumed the role in October 2020 after serving as the Chief Operating Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Georgetown University. Under his leadership, Ford is focusing...

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Company, having assumed the role in October 2020 after serving as the Chief Operating Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Georgetown University. Under his leadership, Ford is focusing heavily on innovation, especially in electric vehicles, to adapt to the rapidly changing automotive landscape. In 2023, Farley's total compensation was $3.74 million, sustained through a $1.7 million salary and additional benefits. Interestingly, he has a strong background in marketing, which he uses to push Ford's new strategies forward. Farley participated in a remarkable period of stock trading, where his shares in the company peaked significantly, reflecting his commitment to Ford's growth. The volatility of his stock sales shows his confidence in the company's future and aligns with his role in shaping its direction. Farley's journey is a mix of strategic moves and practical experience, guiding Ford through challenging times in the auto industry.

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4. Compensation History

5. Other Ford Motor Company CEOs

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Jim Farley

CEO of Ford Motor Company

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics from Georgetown University

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Marketing

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

June 10, 1971 - 53 years ago

CEO of Ford Motor Company for

4 years 6 months (Oct 2020 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and President of Global Markets, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Toyota

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Jim Farley

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Mary T. Barra

CEO of General Motors

2023 Compensation

Stock

$18.22M

Salary

$2.10M

Bonus

$4.20M

Other

$567.98K

Total Holdings

$56.23M

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

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Andrew R. Jassy

CEO of Amazon

2023 Compensation

Stock

$27.83M

Salary

$365.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$992.76K

Total Holdings

$19.04M

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Jochen Zeitz

CEO of Harley-Davidson

2023 Compensation

Stock

$6.50M

Salary

$1.95M

Bonus

$1.50M

Other

$411.65K

Total Holdings

$19.13M

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R. Preston Feight

CEO of Paccar

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.54M

Bonus

$3.49M

Other

$21.36K

Total Holdings

$40.12M

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Peter Rawlinson

CEO of Lucid Group, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$25.78M

Salary

$625.00K

Bonus

$233.38K

Other

$19.22K

Total Holdings

$60.64M

Holdings

See how much did Jim Farley make over time.

Jim Farley has shown considerable engagement with Ford’s stock. Between late 2019 and early 2020, he made substantial trades, with monthly values peaking at about $11.56 million in early 2021. His interest peaked further, especially in 2022 and 2023, demonstrating...

Jim Farley has shown considerable engagement with Ford’s stock. Between late 2019 and early 2020, he made substantial trades, with monthly values peaking at about $11.56 million in early 2021. His interest peaked further, especially in 2022 and 2023, demonstrating ongoing confidence in Ford's turnaround strategy. Notably, in March 2023, he had $29.6 million in stock value, growing through subsequent months to hit as high as $35.79 million in July 2023. However, his portfolio exhibited fluctuations, reflecting market conditions and his belief in potential growth for the company. Currently, Farley retains a significant stake, further aligning his financial future with Ford's performance.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

F @ $9.95

Total Stock Sold

$18.15M

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$18.15M

1,294,650 F shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Jim Farley didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra F1,294,650 shares worth $6.95M.
This is -61.69% and $11.20M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Jim Farley.

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$1.03M

F at $12.86/share

Mar 3, 2023

Sale

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$3.31M

F at $17.85/share

Mar 3, 2022

Sale

F

$1.00M

F at $5.13/share

Apr 30, 2020

Purchase

F

$413.33K

F at $9.19/share

Oct 1, 2019

Sale

F

$430.17K

F at $9.56/share

Jul 26, 2019

Sale

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95,726 shares

F

Mar 2, 2018

Received

F

$285.00K

F at $11.40/share

Sep 11, 2017

Sale

F

$279.07K

F at $11.16/share

Jun 12, 2017

Sale

F

$1.04M

F at $13.31/share

May 16, 2016

Sale

F

$1.25M

F at $15.32/share

Mar 18, 2014

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Jim Farley make over time.

In 2023, Jim Farley received a total compensation of $3.74 million. His salary was set at $1.7 million, which is a stable figure reflecting his role and responsibilities. Unlike previous years, Farley did not receive annual bonuses or stock awards in 2023, possibly due to the company's focus on aligning performance with executive compensation in challenging times. He also earned $2.04 million in other compensation, which includes benefits, tax reimbursements, and contributions towards his retirement plan. In 2022, his total compensation had soared to over $20.9 million with a hefty bonus, indicating that his earnings can be quite variable depending on Ford's performance measures. This structure shows a balance between fixed salary and variable incentives tied to the company's success, embodying the concept of performance-based pay.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$3.74M

Salary

$1.70M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance and peer benchmarking, focusing on retention and competitive pay.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2023 performance.

Other

$2.04M

Board Justification

Other compensation includes perquisites, tax reimbursements, and retirement contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics include Company Adjusted EBIT Margin, Company Adjusted EBIT, Company Adjusted Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Return on Invested Capital, Company Revenue, and relative TSR.

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James P. Hackett

Ex-CEO of Ford Motor Company

May 2017 - October 2020