Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced the appointment of finance veteran executive Edward (Ed) Darwick as its Head of Finance Operations effective immediately. Ed will serve as a vital asset to FF's financial operations and will be accountable for developing, implementing, and improving systems and staffing across the entire range of functions and groups under his direction. Reporting to Ms. Yun Han, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, Ed comes to FF as a passionate and strategic corporate finance professional with 20 years of experience in FP&A, product development, and operational finance control.

He has significant experience working in joint venture, start-up, and established MNC environments located in the US, China, and Japan, including with Ford Motor Company and Nio. Ed understands the requirements to develop top-down targets and deliver bottom-up budgets through a focus on accurate data and repeatable forecasting process. Ed holds an MBA from the University of Rochester and a BA in English Studies from Fairfield University.

Prior to his MBA he worked in luxury goods retail, which helped develop his focus and understanding of the importance of creating branding identity to connect with users as well as internal cultural alignment.