Emily Kolinski Morris

Emily Kolinski Morris joined Ford Motor Company in 1997 and during that time has conducted economic analysis in varying roles for all of Ford’s major global markets, before becoming Ford’s chief economist in 2014.  In this capacity, Emily manages the corporate economics group with major responsibility for the Company’s global economic and automotive industry forecasts supporting business strategy, finance, and planning.  From 2021-2024, Emily assumed additional responsibilities as the director of Ford’s Enterprise Risk Management group, providing strategic direction across functions to help leaders identify, assess and mitigate key risks to the Company’s performance.

Prior to joining Ford, Emily spent four years as a fiscal analyst with the Michigan House of Representatives.  In that non-partisan position, she provided council to House members on program funding and performance, testified regularly before the House Appropriations committee, and interacted with stakeholders at all levels of state government.

Emily holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan.  She is active in various professional organizations, currently serving on the board of the Council for Economic Education and on the University of Michigan-Dearborn Citizen’s Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Conference of Business Economists.  Emily was elected President of the National Association of Business Economics for a one-year term commencing in October 2024, having previously served a three-year term as an elected NABE board member, and as a past president of the Detroit chapter of that organization.