DUNTON, UK – Carlos Treadway, Executive Vice President International for Ford Credit, has been named Executive of the Year at the 2025 Powerlist Celebration of Black Excellence Awards.
The awards, held annually, recognise and celebrate the most powerful, influential, and inspiring Black figures across business, culture, and society in the UK. Carlos was honoured for his “excellence in a corporate setting, from a leadership, performance, and progress perspective”.
“I was humbled and honoured to receive this award,” Carlos said. “I wasn’t always comfortable with doing it, but Bringing Your Whole Self to work has been so important to my overall performance, contribution and leadership during my 31-year career with Ford Credit.”
Carlos first joined Ford Credit as a customer services representative in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has had a broad, global career with increasing responsibilities.
He originally moved to the UK to take up the role of Ford Credit Europe CEO , after serving as Ford Motor Credit Company’s Vice President for North American Business Centre Operations.
Prior to this Carlos spent close to seven years in China as President of Ford Automotive Finance China, Regional Operations Director, and Business Development Manager for Ford Credit Asia Pacific.
As Executive Vice President, his core priorities include developing innovative financial solutions to support Ford’s electrification goal, fostering enduring customer relationships through integrated and personalised market strategies, and maintaining organisational integrity by ensuring strong risk management, regulatory compliance, and a cost-effective operational structure.
If you haven’t seen it already, make sure to watch this interview where Carlos shares his thoughts on leadership, the value of GEMBA, building better customer relations, Chinese competitors and almost making the draft for the NFL.