Jim Padilla
Encyclopedia
James "Jim" Padilla is an American automobile
industry executive. He was born in Detroit, Michigan
, attending the University of Detroit and earning bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering and a master's degree in economics
. He is also a Distinguished Eagle Scout.
Padilla joined the Ford Motor Company
in 1966, starting as a quality-control engineer. Padilla was promoted to management in product engineering and manufacturing in 1976 and later became director of engineering and manufacturing for Jaguar Cars, director of performance luxury vehicles, and president of South America
n operations. He became group vice president for global manufacturing and quality and president of North and South America operations before being named President and chief operating officer of the company. He retired in April, 2006.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
industry executive. He was born in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, attending the University of Detroit and earning bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering and a master's degree in economics
Master of Economics
A Master's Degree in Economics is a postgraduate academic program, offering training in economic theory, econometrics and / or applied economics. The degree may be offered as a terminal degree or as additional preparation for doctoral study, and is sometimes offered as a professional degree...
. He is also a Distinguished Eagle Scout.
Padilla joined the Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
in 1966, starting as a quality-control engineer. Padilla was promoted to management in product engineering and manufacturing in 1976 and later became director of engineering and manufacturing for Jaguar Cars, director of performance luxury vehicles, and president of South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
n operations. He became group vice president for global manufacturing and quality and president of North and South America operations before being named President and chief operating officer of the company. He retired in April, 2006.