Rick Stokes

Rick Stokes possesses extensive experience in sales and business management, currently serving as the Head of Ford Global Sales at Continental since July 2016. Prior to this role, Rick held positions at EMS-EFTEC from September 2010 to February 2016, where significant achievements included increasing sales from $9 million to $39.9 million and boosting market share from 18% to 69%. Rick also directed research and development initiatives and managed marketing and technical teams. Earlier experience at Henkel (June 1997 - December 2008) involved managing automotive OEM accounts and participating in the launch of new programs, alongside a series of progressively responsible roles in sales and account management for sealant, adhesive, and coatings programs.