Ford relocates its global headquarters after 7 decades to a nearby 3-mile campus
Ford Motor Company to Move Headquarters, Establishing "Ford World Headquarters"
Ford Motor Company is set to relocate its headquarters in November, moving to a brand-new location that will be known as "Ford World Headquarters." This new home base will be part of the Henry Ford II World Center, located 3 miles away in Dearborn, Michigan.
The company's current headquarters, known as "The Glass House," opened in 1956 at 1 American Road. After more than six decades, it will be demolished in 2027. The new headquarters will take its place, situated on the site of the former Product Development Center.
Ford's new headquarters is designed to foster collaboration and innovation, housing 14,000 employees. It will feature six design studios, a large food hall, wellness rooms, mothers' spaces, and over 300 tech-enabled meeting rooms.
Thousands of employees, including Ford family members, will soon move into the brand-new headquarters. Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford, stated that the new headquarters will attract talent due to the interesting problems and great workplaces it offers.
The new headquarters is not far from where Henry Ford was born, a fact that adds historical significance to the move. Interestingly, General Motors is also moving its headquarters, leaving its location along the Detroit River.
Some of the most well-known American vehicles, including the Mustang, Thunderbird, and F-Series trucks, were born at the former Product Development Center. President Dwight Eisenhower participated in the dedication of this center through closed-circuit television.
It's worth noting that there is no indication in the provided information that a new person will take over the leadership of Ford Motor Co. in November. The current leaders, Bill Ford and Jim Farley, are involved in the relocation of the headquarters.
Multiple Ford family members consider the new headquarters as their family home. The move-in process is expected to take several years, with the company moving out of the current building in the first half of 2026. General Motors' new office building, however, remains unspecified in the information given.
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