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Global CEO Ford Pro -- Commercial Business at Ford Motor Company

Happy International Women In Engineering Day! Today, let’s celebrate by acknowledging trailblazers like Damyanti Gupta, who was hired as the first female engineer with an advanced degree at Ford in 1967. From refugee to mechanical engineer, her journey is inspiring and her work improving vehicle engines helped get us to where we are today. Back then, her nickname was "Rani," which means queen, and rightly so! But her story isn't just about beating the odds — it's about grit, perseverance, and loving what you do. Thank you to all the women engineers at Ford Motor Company and Ford Pro for keeping us moving in the right direction! #INWED2024 #EnhancedByEngineering #FordPro #FordHistory

Damyanti Gupta: The First Degreed Female Engineer at Ford Motor Company

Damyanti Gupta: The First Degreed Female Engineer at Ford Motor Company

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Ted Cannis

Global CEO Ford Pro -- Commercial Business at Ford Motor Company

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She’s a legend! Check out Jim Farley’s interview with Damyanti’s son, renowned neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta, for more great stories. ford.to/3KSzhSK

Wanda Young

Global CMO/CX Ford Pro - Commercial Division at Ford Motor Company | Samsung | ESPN/Disney | Walmart | Board Member

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“You’re applying for an engineering job, but we have no females here.”... She told him, “I’m here, and unless you hire me, you’ll never have any.”  THIS is why she’s an icon!

Roger Conant

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Love more women in front like auto OEM positions...but lets also try to do better with developing a a more gender-balanced front line facing the customer end of the auto ecosystem.

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“Everything in the world is the work of women.”Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK 🇹🇷❤️

Özlem Özer

Sales and Projects Director - Rollmech Automotive

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Thanks 🙏

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Jacques K Haddad

Client Relationship Management | Automotive Vendor Relations - Available for opportunities

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Congratulations!

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What a fantastic story to share!!

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