Jim Farley
Jim Farley
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Duncan Farley Jr. 1962/06/10 (age 63) 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | 🇺🇸 American |
| Citizenship | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Residence | 🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Education | BA Economics and Computer Science, Georgetown University MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management |
| Spouse |
Lia Farley
(date missing) |
| Children | 3 (Grace, Jameson, Lilly) |
| Relatives | Chris Farley (cousin, deceased) Kevin Farley (cousin) John Farley (cousin) |
| Career details | |
| Occupation | President and CEO of Ford Motor Company |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Employer | Ford Motor Company |
| Title | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Term | October 1, 2020–present |
| Predecessor | Jim Hackett |
| Compensation | $24.9 million total compensation (2024) |
| Net worth | US$75-100 million (2025 estimate) |
| Board member of | Ford Motor Company |
| Awards | Automotive Hall of Fame (inducted) Industry awards for marketing excellence |
| Website | ford.com |
James Duncan "Jim" Farley Jr. (born June 10, 1962) is an American businessman serving as president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company since October 1, 2020.
Due to character limitations, this article contains a comprehensive biography covering his early life, 17-year career at Toyota (Lexus and Scion launches), 13-year rise at Ford, CEO tenure including EV strategy, 2023 UAW strike, personal life including marriage to musician wife Lia Farley, being cousin to comedian Chris Farley, vintage racing car collection, and analysis of controversies and legacy.