Ford names Alicia Boler Davis as new Ford Pro president, effective Oct. 1

Ford Motor Company has appointed Alicia Boler Davis as the new president of Ford Pro, its global commercial vehicle and service divisions, effective October 1. Davis, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience across automotive and technology sectors, succeeds Andrew Frick, who will continue to lead Ford Blue and Ford Model e. 

Her extensive background includes senior leadership roles at General Motors and Amazon, as well as a recent tenure as CEO of Alto Pharmacy. Ford CEO Jim Farley praised Davis’s combination of industry knowledge and customer-centric leadership, signaling the company’s push to expand its software and service offerings within the commercial segment. 

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Here’s why it matters:

Ford Pro is one of the company’s most strategically important business units, supporting fleet customers with vehicles, software, and services that help boost uptime and lower ownership costs. Under Frick’s interim leadership, dealers invested heavily to scale up mobile service and fixed operations tied to the Pro network. Davis’s appointment suggests Ford plans to double down on innovation and integrated service growth, which could bring new revenue opportunities and operational demands to Ford’s dealer partners. Her proven ability to scale large operations and navigate complex supply and technology challenges could further solidify Ford Pro’s market position and extend the competitive edge of its retail and fleet dealers.

Key takeaways:

• Leadership transition
  Alicia Boler Davis takes over Ford Pro on Oct. 1, succeeding Andrew Frick, who will remain president of Ford Blue and Model e.
• Dealer investment in focus
  Frick worked closely with the Ford dealer network as they invested billions into service infrastructure and mobile service fleets, which will remain central under Davis’s leadership.
• Tech and fulfillment expertise
  Davis’s tenure at Amazon, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, involved advancing automation and logistics—skills that align with Ford Pro’s push into connected services and software.
• Automotive roots
  With 25 years at General Motors, Davis oversaw global manufacturing and labor relations, managing over 150 facilities and 22 vehicle launches.
• Personal and professional fit
  Born in Detroit with family ties to Ford, Davis said leading Ford Pro feels like a culmination of her automotive and tech experience.