<human>:  Who is Alan Mulally, the CEO of Ford?
<bot>: Alan Mulally is the CEO of Ford Motor Company. He took over as CEO in 2006 after the company had been through a number of difficult years. Ford was losing money and market share, and its products were not as competitive as they once were. Mulally turned things around by focusing on the company's core strengths and cutting costs. He also brought in new management and implemented a new business strategy that focused on the company's strengths. He was also a major player in the company's decision to buy back shares.