Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith is the chief government affairs officer at Ford. He leads a global team that works to promote legislation, policy and regulation on issues related to electric vehicles, critical minerals, connectivity, and digital services. Before arriving at Ford in 2022, Smith was the senior vice president for Policy, Government, and Public Affairs at Cheniere Energy, the world’s second largest liquified natural gas operator. During the Obama Administration he served as the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the US Department of Energy.  Smith began his career as an officer in the United States Army after earning a bachelor’s degree in engineering management and mechanical engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point.