Maria Grazia Davino has been appointed vice president, sales, Ford of Europe, effective October 1, 2026.
Based in Cologne, Davino will be responsible for leading sales across Europe and overseeing all commercial operations, including retail, dealer network and distribution.
She will report directly to Jim Baumbick, President, Ford of Europe. He said: “Maria Grazia is a highly accomplished leader with deep expertise across the European automotive landscape.
“Her track record of building high-performing teams and building strong customer and dealer relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business in Europe.”
Davino began her career at Lamborghini Automotive in 2003. She has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, specialising in sales, marketing and business transformation.
Most recently, she served as regional managing director of BYD Europe, leading operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Nordic countries.
Before joining BYD, Davino spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles at Stellantis.
She was group managing director and CEO for Stellantis UK, managing a complex portfolio and leading the business’s transition to electric vehicles.
Earlier in her Stellantis career, she held leadership positions responsible for European Sales and Marketing and running the businesses in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and the UK.
