The appointment represents a homecoming of sorts for Mawal, who began his Ford career in Melbourne and has extensive experience in the Australian market through his previous roles as CFO and Sales Director for the local operation.
Ford has appointed Fadi Mawal as President and CEO of Australia and New Zealand, effective January 1 2026.
The 31-year Ford veteran will replace Andrew Birkic, who is transitioning to a regional role as Vice President, Sales and Service, Ford International Markets Group.
Mawal’s career with Ford began in the early 1990s as a forklift driver in a Ford parts and service warehouse in Melbourne. He subsequently moved into the Finance function, spending 15 years gaining experience before joining Ford’s Asia Pacific Strategy team.
In 2016, Mawal served as CFO for Ford Australia and New Zealand for four years, before becoming Sales Director from 2020 to 2022. Since May 2022, he has held the role of CFO, Ford International Markets Group, based in Bangkok.
In his most recent position, Mawal oversaw financial planning, reporting and governance across a diverse portfolio of markets including Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Africa and the Middle East.
Birkic led Ford’s Australia and New Zealand business for five years. In his new role, he will drive Ford’s sales and service strategies across the International Markets Group region.
“I am thrilled to welcome Fadi to the role of President and CEO, Australia and New Zealand,” said Jeff Marentic, President of Ford International Markets Group.
“His breadth of experience in leadership roles across the business positions him exceptionally well for this new challenge. I also want to acknowledge Andrew in his new expanded role and look forward to collaborating with both of them to drive strong results for Australia and the region.”
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