Calvin Ford

Calvin Ford
Born
Calvin Ford

July 1983 (age 43)
Michigan, U.S.
OccupationsBusinessman, philanthropist
Known forVice President of Sales & Marketing at Pentastar Aviation
Spouse
Sarah Fox
​
(m. 2011)​
Children3
Parents
FamilyHenry Ford (great-great-grandfather)

Calvin Ford (born July 1983) is an American businessman and philanthropist, best known as the great-great-grandson of Henry Ford. He serves as the director of the CATCH charity and Henry Ford Health, chairman of the Detroit Crime Commission, and vice-president of sales and marketing for Pentastar Aviation.

In May 2025, Ford acquired full ownership of Scottish football club Livingston, becoming chairman after purchasing 100 percent of Baycup Ltd, the club's holding company.[1]

Early life and education

Ford achieved a Master of Arts degree from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Virginia.[2]

Career

As well as involvement in philanthropic activities, he serves as an Executive Board Member for CATCH Charity, serves on the board of directors for the Henry Ford Health System, and chairman for the Detroit Crime Commission.[3]

In 2016, Ford was appointed Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Pentastar Aviation.[4]

Ford became a shareholder in German side SSV Ulm in May 2024, reportedly investing €3.4m.[5]

In May 2025, Ford became the chairman and majority stakeholder of Scottish side Livingston. He acquired 100% of previous majority shareholder John McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd.[6] The club were promoted to the Scottish Premiership after defeating Ross County in the playoff final in May 2025.[7]

Personal life

Ford married Sarah Fox in 2011.[8] They have three children: Eli, Neil, and Walker.

See also

References

  1. ^ Reuters. "American investor Calvin Ford takes majority ownership of Livingston FC." 16 May 2025. https://www.reuters.com/sports/livingston-fc-new-owner-calvin-ford-2025-05-16/
  2. ^ "New Chairman & Majority Shareholder". Livingston FC. 16 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Calvin Ford Takes Charge as Livingston's New Majority Shareholder and Chair". The Global Herald. 16 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Calvin Ford Joins Pentastar Aviation in the Postition of Client Relations - Emerging Markets". Pentastar Aviation. 12 December 2016.
  5. ^ "American Calvin Ford joins SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball as an investor". Ulm News. 15 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Henry Ford's great-grandson named new chairman of Livingston FC". STV News. 16 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Why Martindale has 'genuine enthusiasm' for new season". BBC. 29 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Sarah Fox and Calvin Ford". New York Times. 9 June 2011.

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