Lawrence Chao

Lawrence Chao has extensive experience in the automotive industry, holding key positions at Mazda North American Operations from April 2021 to March 2023, including Executive Director of Advanced Strategic Growth, Executive Director of Business Growth Strategy, and Director of US Sales & Retail Operations. Prior experience at Ford Motor Company from January 2002 to January 2005 includes roles as Zone Manager and Regional Marketing Coordinator within the Lincoln Mercury Division, as well as Regional Wholesale Specialist in the Ford Customer Service Division. Lawrence Chao earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin.