Yes. Since Sessionboard’s limit is 1,750 characters, not words, I condensed Ivan’s bio while keeping his current role, Ford experience, leadership, education, and a little of his personal background.
Ivan Boykin
With nearly 30 years of experience at Ford Motor Company, Ivan Boykin currently serves as Global Executive Director of Yield Management. Since joining Ford in 1996 through the Ford College Graduate Program, he has built a diverse career across Marketing, Sales & Service (MS&S), holding leadership roles throughout the United States and globally.
Ivan has held Global Product Marketing positions requiring travel to Japan, Thailand, and the Middle East. He also worked with Ford Pro, where he was responsible for Commercial Vehicle Sales, Service, and Market Representation in North America. As Director of Retail Marketing for the U.S., he managed a multi-billion-dollar vehicle incentives budget and helped develop retail go-to-market strategies.
Beyond his business responsibilities, Ivan serves as Executive Sponsor of the Ford African Ancestry Network (FAAN) and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Employee Resource Groups. He is passionate about mentorship and supporting others throughout their personal and professional journeys.
A North Carolina native, Ivan earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from North Carolina A&T State University. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Outside of work, Ivan enjoys spending time with his wife, Sabrina, and daughters, Taylor and Lauryn, traveling, music, movies, classic cars, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.