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Sam
Harris
Product Director
Ford
Sam Harris has a diverse work experience in various roles. They started their career as a Turbocharger Component Engineer at Ford Motor Company in 2014, where they supported issue resolution at manufacturing plants and developed new turbocharger technologies. They then worked as a Powertrain Integration Engineer, collaborating with global teams to launch a successful vehicle line. Later, Sam became an Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing Engineer, managing printing requests and exploring new rapid manufacturing techniques. They also served as a Human Machine Interface Powertrain Calibration Engineer, calibrated HMI features and supported testing trips. Sam then took on the role of PCM & Sensor Warranty Engineer, resolving warranty issues through data analysis and collaborating with the Field Service Engineer team. After that, they worked as a Turbocharging/Boosting Engineer, introducing new boosting technologies and implementing cost-saving actions. They then transitioned to roles in Ford Smart Mobility, including Commercial Vehicle Mobility Solutions, where Sam reviewed service proposals and developed business models. They also served as the EU Security Project Owner, leading teams in the development of CV security solutions.
16 September 2025 10:15 - 10:45
Fireside chat: Inside Ford: Turning product concepts into businesses
Join us for an enlightening fireside chat, where we explore the remarkable journey of Ford's innovative evolution that led to the founding of Canopy. This event delves into the intricate process of incubating a groundbreaking idea within a Fortune 100 company, navigating the challenges of moving swiftly in a large enterprise, and securing internal funding to transform a product feature into a thriving business. Our discussion will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the hard decisions, strategic pivots, and relentless drive that fueled this transformation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, product manager, innovator, or corporate leader, this session will offer invaluable insights into turning a product into a business within a major corporation.