Marion Harris

Marion Harris is president and CEO of Ford Motor Credit Company, effective Nov. 1, 2019. Harris is responsible for a leading financial services provider for dealers and customers around the world in support of Ford Motor Company sales. He reports to John Lawler, Ford chief financial officer.

Prior to this role, Harris was vice president, Mobility Business Group, Ford Motor Company. He was responsible for the connected services businesses of Ford Commercial Solutions and FordPass, as well as Chariot and GoRide Health.

Previously, Harris served as chief financial officer and treasurer at Ford Credit, responsible for financial planning, analysis and accounting operations. He worked closely with Ford’s Treasury team on funding and liquidity initiatives and maintained relationships with the financial community. He also was integral in the development of Ford Credit’s financial technology strategies.

Harris serves on the board and as audit committee chairman of FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford and dealers that provides digital marketing and advertising solutions to Ford and Lincoln dealers.

Harris joined Ford in 1999 and has held numerous roles in Treasury and Finance. As assistant treasurer, he was responsible for global capital markets and funding, including for Ford Credit, as well as bank relationships.

Prior to joining Ford, Harris held treasury positions at outside banks, and he served as a consultant and adviser to Nelson Bunker Hunt, where he evaluated venture capital opportunities in oil and gas, mining and foreign trade.

Harris holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Mississippi State University.