Lisa Brankin promoted to run Ford UK

Ford has appointed Lisa Brankin as managing director of its UK and Ireland business, making her one of the most powerful women in the British car industry. The former sales director will be tasked with helping steer the business through the turmoil of Brexit, with imported vehicles facing a 10pc tariff if no EU trade deal is struck. Ford has design and engineering bases in the UK, as well as engine production, but does not build cars here. She takes over Andy Barratt, who announced on social med