Thursday, Oct. 8
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2 p.m.
Bev Goodman
Bev will receive the Honorary Bachelor of Business Administration
(Automotive Management) Degree
Board of Governors' Honorary Bachelor of
Applied Studies Degree 2026 recipient
Bev Goodman is president and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, appointed to the
position in February 2021. She leads Ford of Canada's operations across the country, including a national
headquarters, three regional offices, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, two parts
distribution centres, two R&D sites, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres.
Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed
in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country.
Goodman began her career at Ford of Canada in 1996 as an intern on the finance team and has remained
with the company ever since. Over the past 30 years, Goodman has served in a variety of functions
including finance, parts and service, and sales and marketing.
Goodman completed her undergraduate degree at Queen's University prior to completing her Master
of Business Administration at McMaster University. Goodman served as Chair of the Canadian Vehicle
Manufacturing Association from 2022-2024, Campaign Cabinet member for the United Way Halton
Hamilton from 2021-2024 and serves as a Board Member with Georgian College's Automotive Business
School of Canada.
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