Paul Stephens
Global Strategy Manager - Autonomous Robotics
Ford Motor Company

Paul Stephens in an innovation leader across Ford’s manufacturing, and has played a critical role in transforming the carmaker’s vehicle production, including for integration new technology, producing electric vehicles and preparing manufacturing at greenfield plants. Since 2024, he is playing a key role in leading Ford’s automation innovation, including for autonomous robotics. Prior to this role, he was responsible for next-generation manufacturing innovation initiatives to improve production efficiency and lower costs. He has worked across production for Ford’s new electric vehicles and platforms, and production at upcoming factories, including in Tennessee and Kentucky. Stephens has been with Ford since 2015 in a variety of manufacturing engineering roles across various model launches and tooling, and across vehicle operations for forward vehicle launches. He a degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University.