Christine Cheng is the global design director for Lincoln, responsible for leading the long-term design vision of Ford Motor Company’s luxury automotive brand.

Cheng is a design leader with nearly two decades of experience driving the design and development of award-winning vehicles for leading automotive brands. She joined Ford Motor Company in January 2023 and led diverse teams across the F-Series truck lineup. Prior to Ford, Christine held design leadership positions at General Motors including their luxury brand, Cadillac.

She brings together a team of creative, digital, and human centered experience designers, to focus on delivering exceptional luxury experiences and market-leading designs. Her knowledge of luxury and automotive is extensive; Cheng is excited to see Lincoln evolve and transform.

Cheng holds a B.S. in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures, and resides in Michigan with her husband and their Golden Cavapoo, Archie.