Leading Executives in Auto & Truck Parts
Swamy Kotagiri
Chief Executive Officer, Magna International
Has led Magna’s pivot toward electrified and software-defined vehicle content while navigating tariff-driven cost pressures in 2025, keeping Magna among the world’s largest Tier 1 suppliers.
Kevin P. Clark
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aptiv
Chair and CEO who has steered Aptiv’s tech-focused transformation and announced the separation of its EDS wiring-harness business to sharpen its sensor-to-cloud stack.
Joseph F. Fadool
President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner
Took over as CEO on February 6, 2025, after serving as COO; now driving portfolio execution across ePropulsion and thermal systems.
Martin Fischer
Chief Executive Officer, FORVIA (Faurecia + HELLA)
Became CEO on March 1, 2025, to accelerate FORVIA’s technology leadership in interiors, seating, lighting and electronics amid the EV/software transition.
Dr. Holger Klein
Chief Executive Officer, ZF Friedrichshafen
CEO since January 2023; leading restructuring and cost actions while steering ZF through industry headwinds and the shift to software-defined, electrified systems.
Nikolai Setzer
Chairperson of the Executive Board (CEO), Continental
Chairs Continental’s Executive Board, overseeing strategy across Automotive, Tires and ContiTech as the group optimizes its portfolio and governance.
Shinnosuke Hayashi
President & Chief Executive Officer, DENSO
Elevated to President & CEO in April 2024; driving DENSO’s pivot to vehicle software platforms and advanced electronics while streamlining cross-shareholdings.
Moritaka Yoshida
President & CEO, AISIN
Longtime Toyota-group executive leading Aisin’s global drivetrain and e-mobility components portfolio and North American streamlining in 2025.
Christophe Périllat
Chief Executive Officer, Valeo
CEO since 2022; outspoken on Europe’s supply-chain competitiveness while advancing Valeo’s ADAS, thermal and electrification systems footprint.
Mikael Bratt
President and Chief Executive Officer, Autoliv
Leads the world’s largest automotive safety supplier; delivered improved 2025 outlook while recouping most tariff-related costs.
Ray Scott
President & Chief Executive Officer, Lear Corporation
Veteran Lear leader overseeing global seating and E-Systems, pushing innovation in electrical architecture and premium interiors.
Jerome Dorlack
President & Chief Executive Officer, Adient
Appointed CEO effective Dec. 31, 2023; driving margin and cash improvements at the global seating leader after prior roles as CFO and Americas EVP.
Jennifer Rumsey
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins
Chair and CEO guiding Cummins across diesel, natural gas, battery and fuel-cell solutions; a leading voice on decarbonization in heavy-duty power.
David S. Graziosi
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Allison Transmission
Chair & CEO since 2018, overseeing Allison’s global leadership in commercial-duty fully automatic transmissions and expanding e-axle offerings.
R. Bruce McDonald
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dana Incorporated
Named Chairman & CEO in November 2024; executing a portfolio focus (sale of Off-Highway) and cost program to lift margins and return capital.
David C. Dauch
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)
Third-generation leader who scaled AAM into a global driveline supplier and is pursuing strategic combinations to compete in the EV era.
Justin L. Jude
President & Chief Executive Officer, LKQ Corporation
Took the helm on July 1, 2024; simplifying the portfolio (e.g., sale of Self Service segment) while pushing operational excellence in parts distribution.
Brady D. Ericson
President & Chief Executive Officer, PHINIA (Delphi, Delco Remy, Hartridge)
Spun out of BorgWarner in 2023; CEO advocating ‘future of combustion’ with investments in hydrogen and alternative-fuel systems and targeted M&A.
Eric P. Sills
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Standard Motor Products (SMP)
Fourth-generation aftermarket leader (CEO since 2016) and recognized industry advocate for Right to Repair and supplier interests.
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