Lori Costew

Lori Costew is Ford Motor Company’s chief diversity officer and director of people strategy. She assumed this role in June 2019. In this role, Costew oversees the company’s corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts to cultivate a culture of belonging and advance the organization’s mission and business objectives. Costew also serves as Ford’s director of people strategy where she ensures Ford’s talent strategy supports corporate goals and transformation efforts.

Before being appointed to this role, Costew held positions within Ford leading human resources for the organization’s mobility division, as well as The Lincoln Motor Company. Costew joined the automaker in 1993 and for nearly three decades has leveraged her expertise in positions supporting marketing, UAW negotiations, equal employment planning and organizational development. In addition to her leadership role at Ford, Costew is also an accomplished author of two award-winning novels that provide inspiration and tools against bullying.

Costew has a master’s degree in human resources from The Ohio State University and a certification in executive coaching from the Hudson Institute.

She lives in Michigan with her husband and two children.