Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker is CEO of Festo North America, where he leads the company’s operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Festo is a global leader in automation technology and technical education solutions, serving customers across a wide range of...
Peter Simshauser, NHTSA’s Chief Counsel, oversees legal services across the agency. His office plays a critical role in advancing NHTSA’s safety mission, including enforcing vehicle safety standards and overseeing investigations and litigation. Under his leadership,...
Emily Kolinski Morris joined Ford Motor Company in 1997 and during that time has conducted economic analysis in varying roles for all of Ford’s major global markets, before becoming Ford’s chief economist in 2014. In this capacity, Emily manages the corporate...
Mark Kralevich is Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Advanced Technology Research at Honda’s Auto Development Center, where he provides enterprise‑level leadership on emerging technologies and the strategic deployment of AI. With more than 25 years of...
Elizabeth Krear is the President & CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), bringing more than three decades of engineering, product development, and strategic leadership experience in the global automotive industry. She is recognized for her ability to...
Sigal Cordeiro was appointed Vice President of Global Marketing & Insights in June 2026. In this role, she oversees the company’s global marketing capabilities, analytics and intelligence. Sigal began her career with GM in 2000 and has held leadership roles in a...
