Birgit Behrendt

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A former company officer and vice president global purchasing at Ford Motor Company, Birgit has extensive global operational experience in leading large projects. Before retiring in 2019 she oversaw Ford‘s European joint ventures (JV) and alliances and expanded her board experience in large international European industrial groups. She is a highly capable influencer and relationship builder, comfortable with operating at the most senior levels across diverse business cultures having led global operations in difficult economic and geopolitical environments. In building her Board portfolio, Birgit has focused on industrial groups outside the automotive industry, with a sustainability angle.Birgit brings deep experience across global procurement and supply chain management to the Board. Alongside this, she has significant insights into the development and management of international JVs, having led Ford’s key European JVs. She also has a strong track record and an ongoing interest in developing, mentoring and coaching key talent and encouraging women in particular to consider a career in STEM. She has worked in the US and Germany and brings profound experience of working with unions and works councils.

 

Personal Details

Title: Ms
Surname: Behrendt
DoB: 01/01/1959
Age: 67 years
M/F: Female
Nationality: Germany
Country of Birth: Germany
Language: English
Qualification: BBA
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Ford Motor Company
Appointed Date: 01/01/1994
Date Resigned: 01/01/2010
Industry: Automobile

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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
ThyssenKrupp GroupBoardMember01/01/2020
ThyssenKrupp GroupNominations & GovernanceMember01/01/2020
Rolls-Royce HoldingsBoardMember11/05/2023
Rolls-Royce HoldingsNominations & GovernanceMember11/05/2023
Rolls-Royce HoldingsTechnologyMember11/05/2023
Rolls-Royce HoldingsHealth, Safety & EnvironmentMember11/05/2023

 

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