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Ford Expands Role of Politician Huntsman to Vice Chair of Policy
- Former ambassador, governor to advise company beyond board
- Huntsman expected to help automaker make jump to electric cars
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Ford Motor Co. tapped Jon Huntsman, the former diplomat and Utah governor who sits on the automaker’s board, to join its senior management team and offer advice on changes transforming the auto industry.
The company named Huntsman vice chairman of policy on Wednesday and charged him with providing counsel to new Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley and Executive Chairman Bill Ford, great-grandson of founder Henry Ford. Huntsman will remain a director.