John McElroy is an influential thought leader in the automotive industry. He is a journalist, lecturer, commentator and entrepreneur. He created “Autoline Daily,” the first industry webcast of industry news and analysis. He is also the host of the television program...
Tom is a Senior Director of Culture and Talent Systems and People Analytics at Qlik, responsible for aligning future-focused global HR strategies and analytics solutions for Qlik’s stakeholders. Tom has more than 20 years’ experience in recruiting and helping HR...
Jada Smith, vice president – advanced engineering & external relations, is responsible for driving Aptiv’s advanced engineering roadmap, in addition to her role in promoting Aptiv’s technology with external stakeholders. She is also responsible for leading...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s...
Paul Thomas has more than 20 years of experience in various aspects of the mobility industry. He currently holds the position of executive vice president of sales for Bosch in North America. In this role, he is responsible globally for coordination of Bosch’s business...
Hannah Parish is the global director of ARĪV, General Motors’ eBike start-up brand. She leads the strategic development of the ARĪV business and manages the brand’s marketing. Ms. Parish joined General Motors in 2017 as the director for Urban Mobility Solutions, where...
Todd Fletemier is the Vice President of the Midwest Technology Platform at Faurecia and is responsible for Faurecia’s Strategy and Innovation development in the Startup Eco Systems in the region. Todd joined Faurecia in 2014 with the responsibility for a large Tier 1...
As Karma Automotive’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Robert “Bob” Kruse, Jr. plays a leading role in the company’s drive to grow its unique global luxury electric vehicle niche and open-platform business strategy. With more than four decades of accomplished start-up,...
