Sam Toy

Sam Toy (born August 21, 1923, Mabe, Cornwall; died March 24, 2008) was an industrialist who was chair of Ford Motor Company from 1980 until 1986. He presided over Ford at a time it faced competition from British Leyland, and saw Ford make their last Cortina.

After schooling at Falmouth Grammar School, he went to Selwyn College, Cambridge, to read Geography, but his studies were interrupted by the war. He later returned to Cambridge, transferring to Fitzwilliam College. After his retirement, he lived in Hampshire.