Ford Motor Company announces the appointment of Brett Wheatley as Chief Executive Officer of TransLoc, a transportation software solutions company that's part of the Ford Mobility portfolio. The move will bolster the continued growth of the Ford subsidiary and help set it on a successful path to the future, says the company.

Wheatley will report to Scott Griffith, Chief Executive Officer, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC & Mobility Businesses. He will be based in Dearborn.

As TransLoc CEO, Wheatley will prioritize greater collaboration across Ford's mobility and self-driving vehicle business, as part of Ford's commitment to the next generation of urban mobility. He will also tap existing synergies between TransLoc and Ford to further develop transit operations and the data infrastructure needed to power transportation solutions.

Wheatley previously served as the director of Mobility Businesses and was responsible for leading it strategic growth within the Ford AV LLC. He also established the company's international mobility expansion across Europe, India, and China.  

Wheatley has also previously played a critical role as part of the Ford corporate Fitness Redesign Initiative, driving improvements across the enterprise and leading a complete overhaul of functional fitness across the globe. He served as Executive Director of the North American Ford Customer Service Division, where he was responsible for Ford and Motorcraft parts and service activities for Ford and Lincoln dealers, Quick Lanes, and independent repair facilities.