Ben Rabaut

Ben Rabaut is an accomplished professional at Ford Motor Company, where extensive experience spans over two decades in various strategic and financial roles, culminating in the position of Associate Director of Corporate Strategy in the Integration Management Office. Responsibilities include leading mergers and acquisitions integrations and partnering strategies with major technology firms, notably establishing a collaboration with Tesla on the NACS charge port. Prior positions involve overseeing North America’s technology strategies for next-generation vehicles and managing financial negotiations for significant alliances. Ben's expertise is underscored by critical financial leadership in product development projects, particularly for the F-150 Lightning BEV, and contributions to profitability in various divisions. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Prior experience at Piston Group included roles in industrial engineering and plant management.