Background: Mr. Doppstadt, 49, started as a lawyer for Ford's investment team 20 years ago.
Education: Earned a bachelor's degree in social science from the University of Chicago and law degree from New York University Law School.
Why he was hired: Ford wanted a familiar hand in control of its $9.6-billion in assets, says Luis A. Ubiñas, Ford's chief executive.
Salary: $600,000
His agenda: Mr. Doppstadt says he has never faced a more challenging investment environment. The foundation's assets have declined $1.5-billion since September 2008. (For more on his investment plans, go to http://philanthropy.com/extras)
What he's reading: The American, by Henry James
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