Henry Ford II

Henry Ford II
Henry Ford II
	Ford in 1977
Born	September 4, 1917; Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	September 29, 1987 (aged 70); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Education	Yale University (did not graduate)
Occupation	Automobile executive
Title	President of Ford Motor Company (1945–1960); CEO of Ford Motor Company (1945–1979); Chairman of Ford Motor Company (1960–1980);
Spouses	Anne McDonnell (m. 1940; div. 1964); Maria Cristina Vettore (m. 1965; div. 1976); Kathleen DuRoss (m. 1980⁠–⁠1987);
Children	Charlotte; Anne; Edsel II;
Parent	Edsel Ford (father)

Henry Ford II (September 4, 1917 – September 29, 1987), sometimes known as "Hank the Deuce" or simply "the Deuce", was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford. He was president of the Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1960, Chief executive officer (CEO) from 1947 to 1979, and chairman of the board of directors from 1960 to 1980. Under his leadership, Ford Motor Company became a publicly traded corporation in 1956. From 1943 to 1950, he also served as president of the Ford Foundation.

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