Apple Inc. Has Recruited A Longtime
Ford Motor Co. executive who helped lead safety efforts and vehicle engineering, a sign the iPhone maker is again ramping up development of an electric car.
The Tech Giant
Hired Desi Ujkashevic for the car project, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Ujkashevic Had Worked
At Ford since 1991, most recently serving as its global director of automotive safety engineering.
Before That...
She helped oversee engineering of interiors, exteriors, chassis and electrical components for many Ford models.
The Executive Worked On Ford’s Escape
Explorer, Fiesta and Focus models, as well as the Lincoln MKC and Aviator, according to her LinkedIn profile
She Also Helped Develop New Electric
Vehicles For the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker. And Ujkashevic has experience dealing with regulatory issues, something that will be key to Apple getting a car on the road.