Hau Thai-Tang

Hau Thai-Tang is a Vietnamese American automotive executive. He was the Chief Program Engineer for the Ford Motor Company on the 2005 model year Ford Mustang program. As Chief Program Engineer he was responsible for overseeing the extremely successful launch of an American Icon. The Mustang is one of the most profitable products in the Ford portfolio and also leads its segment for customer satisfaction. In 2007, the Mustang swept the top position in all three JD Power Quality Surveys. After launching the Mustang, Thai-Tang was named the Director of Advanced Product Creation & SVT - Special Vehicle Team - Ford's performance vehicles division.

While directing SVT, Thai-Tang oversaw the development of the 2007 Shelby GT500.

Thai-Tang recently accepted a new assignment as director of product development for Ford's South American operations based in Brazil.

Education
He earned his engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
 
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