Edward F. Crawford (businessman)

Edward F. Crawford
Official portrait, 2019
24th United States Ambassador to Ireland
In office
July 1, 2019 – January 19, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byKevin O'Malley
Succeeded byAlexandra McKnight (Chargé d'affaires)
Claire D. Cronin
Personal details
BornEdward Francis Crawford
(1938-04-25) April 25, 1938
New York City, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Crawford
(m. 1973)
Children1
Alma materJohn Carroll University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceU.S. Army
Unit107th Armored Cavalry

Edward Francis Crawford (born April 25, 1938) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and former diplomat who served as the 24th U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 2019 to 2021. He previously served as chairman and CEO of Park-Ohio Holdings, "an industrial supply chain logistics and diversified manufacturing business."