James Hackett is an American business executive known for working as a CEO at Steelcase.
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Breakthrough:Became CEO of Ford Motor Company, leading its transformation toward autonomous vehicles in 2017
10 Quick Facts About James Hackett
- Full Name: James Hackett
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Spouse of Kathy Hackett
- Current Role: Retired CEO
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1955
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Ohio
- Marital Status: Married
- Popular As: Jim Hackett
James Hackett Age
James Hackett is about 71 years old as of 2026. James Hackett was born in 1955.
Education
He attended University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Finance
- Period: 1977
Career & Work
James Hackett's career includes business leadership roles with Ford Motor Company and Steelcase.
Organization: Ford Motor Company
Role: CEO
Period: 2017–2020
Organization: Steelcase
Role: CEO
Period: 1994–2014
Rise to Fame
James Hackett gained public attention through CEO of Ford Motor Company, leading its transformation toward autonomous vehicles.
James Hackett Family & Relationships
James Hackett is married to Kathy Hackett.
- Father: Bill Hackett
Personal Information
- Full Name: James Hackett
- Popular As: Jim Hackett
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: April 22
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Ohio
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Bill Hackett
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kathy Hackett
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Kathy Hackett (Spouse • Wife)
