Quick Takeaways
- Ford Energy Lisa Drake President signals Ford’s strategic push into battery energy storage systems.
- The move strengthens Ford’s focus on utility-scale and residential energy storage markets.
On January 27, Ford Motor Company announced the appointment of Lisa Drake as President of Ford Energy, marking a key leadership step as the company advances its battery energy storage systems business. The formation of this business unit was first revealed in December 2025, aligning with Ford’s broader energy strategy.
Ford Energy leadership to drive battery energy storage systems
In her new role, Drake will oversee Ford Energy’s complete end-to-end operations. Her responsibilities span battery cell manufacturing, system-level assembly, and commercial sales activities. The focus is on building a scalable energy platform that supports large customers while extending Ford’s battery capabilities beyond vehicles.
Strategic focus on utility-scale and residential storage
Ford Energy’s initial emphasis will be on utility-scale battery energy storage systems designed for grid-level and large commercial applications. At the same time, the company plans to supply battery cells that can support residential energy storage solutions, broadening its participation in the evolving energy storage ecosystem.
This dual approach positions Ford Energy to address growing demand across multiple segments of the energy storage systems market, while leveraging Ford’s manufacturing and industrial capabilities.
Experience backing Ford Energy operations
Drake brings extensive experience in industrialization and purchasing to the role. Most recently, she served as vice president, Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems, where she led the industrial planning efforts for batteries and electric propulsion engineering. This background is expected to support Ford Energy’s operational scale-up and market execution as the business moves forward.
Ford Energy leadership to drive battery energy storage systems
In her new role, Drake will oversee Ford Energy’s complete end-to-end operations. Her responsibilities span battery cell manufacturing, system-level assembly, and commercial sales activities. The focus is on building a scalable energy platform that supports large customers while extending Ford’s battery capabilities beyond vehicles.
- “We’re building a business focused first on utility-scale battery energy storage systems for large customers while also offering battery cells for residential energy storage solutions,” said Drake.
Strategic focus on utility-scale and residential storage
Ford Energy’s initial emphasis will be on utility-scale battery energy storage systems designed for grid-level and large commercial applications. At the same time, the company plans to supply battery cells that can support residential energy storage solutions, broadening its participation in the evolving energy storage ecosystem.
This dual approach positions Ford Energy to address growing demand across multiple segments of the energy storage systems market, while leveraging Ford’s manufacturing and industrial capabilities.
Experience backing Ford Energy operations
Drake brings extensive experience in industrialization and purchasing to the role. Most recently, she served as vice president, Technology Platform Programs and EV Systems, where she led the industrial planning efforts for batteries and electric propulsion engineering. This background is expected to support Ford Energy’s operational scale-up and market execution as the business moves forward.
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