Li joins the auto giant as vice president of communications for the China operation where she will be responsible for corporate, product and internal communications, working closely with joint ventures Changan Ford Mazda Automobile and Jiangling Motors Corporation.
She will also oversee the company's corporate social responsibility activities in the mainland.
Li has more than 15 years' communications and public affairs experience in Greater China and the US. Prior to joining Fleishman-Hillard, Li also held senior positions at notable firms such as APCO Worldwide and Manulife Hong Kong.
"Claire brings a wealth of corporate communications and public affairs experience to Ford and we are delighted she will be leading our communications team in China," said Robert Graziano, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China.
"As our business continues to expand in this important market and internationally, Claire will help us continue to grow," he adds.