Sheryl Connelly has served as Ford’s corporate futurist for over fifteen years. As the company’s chief futurist, Connelly is responsible for identifying global consumer trends that inform functions across the entire company including design, product development and corporate strategy. Before working for Ford, she practiced law. In addition to a Juris Doctorate, she holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s in business administration.
Fast Company magazine named her the 24th Most Creative Person in Business. At the request of the World Economic Forum, she sat on its Global Advisory Committee on transportation in 2015 and 2016. Connelly has been a featured speaker at TED Unplugged 2018 and TED Global 2013. Her viewpoints have been covered in the Financial Times, The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Career History
Chief Futurist