Leading Executives in Automobiles and Motorcycles
Mary Barra
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, General Motors
First woman to lead a Big Three automaker; Chair & CEO since 2014, driving GM’s “zero crashes, zero emissions, zero congestion” strategy and a major EV/software pivot.
Jim Farley
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company
Car enthusiast CEO known for aggressive EV rollout (F‑150 Lightning, Model e restructuring) and product discipline; became CEO on October 1, 2020.
Ola Källenius
Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO), Mercedes‑Benz Group
Leads Mercedes‑Benz’s move upmarket and electrification; also elected ACEA President for 2025, representing Europe’s automakers.
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Koji Sato
President & Chief Executive Officer (Representative Director), Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota lifer and engineer who succeeded Akio Toyoda; steering Toyota’s next chapter across hybrids, BEVs and hydrogen since 2023.
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Elon Musk
Technoking & Chief Executive Officer, Tesla
Entrepreneur behind Tesla’s scale-up in EVs, energy storage and software; serves as Technoking and CEO.
Antonio Filosa
Chief Executive Officer, Stellantis
Veteran operator appointed CEO effective June 23, 2025, tasked with reviving performance across 14 global brands.
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Luca de Meo
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Renault Group; CEO, Ampere, Renault Group
Architect of the “Renaulution,” returning the group to profitability and launching Ampere while leading broader industry bodies.
Håkan Samuelsson
Chief Executive Officer, Volvo Cars
Returned as CEO on April 1, 2025 to steady Volvo during a tough market and tariff headwinds; previously led the brand’s modern reinvention.
Oliver Zipse
Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO), BMW Group
Production expert who became CEO in 2019; driving BMW’s “Neue Klasse” EV platform and profitable luxury expansion.
Makoto Uchida
Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Led Nissan’s turnaround efforts and alliance reset as President & CEO, focusing on product renewal and disciplined profitability.
Toshihiro Mibe
Director, President & Representative Executive Officer (CEO), Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Engineer-turned-chief since 2021; set Honda’s course toward electrification and software while overseeing both automobiles and motorcycles globally.
José Muñoz
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hyundai Motor Company
Became Hyundai Motor’s President & CEO on January 1, 2025; charged with accelerating global growth and next‑gen mobility.
Ho Sung Song
President & Chief Executive Officer, Kia
At the helm since 2020, he’s driven Kia’s Plan S EV strategy and brand transformation, earning top industry leadership honors in 2025.
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Wang Chuanfu
Chairman & President, BYD
Founder who built BYD into a global NEV leader; celebrated 10 millionth new‑energy vehicle as Chairman & President.
Motofumi Shitara
President & Chief Executive Officer, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Former India head elevated to President & CEO in March 2025; now leading Yamaha’s global motorcycles/marine portfolio amid shifting demand.
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Rajiv Bajaj
Managing Director (CEO equivalent), Bajaj Auto (Motorcycles)
Long‑tenured strategist behind Bajaj Auto’s brand‑led growth and exports; a key voice in India’s two‑wheeler landscape as Managing Director since 2005.
Jochen Zeitz
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Harley‑Davidson, Inc.
Turnaround leader who launched The Hardwire plan; remains CEO in 2025 as the board conducts a planned succession process.
Claudio Domenicali
Chief Executive Officer, Ducati Motor Holding
Engineer-CEO known for leading Ducati’s product renaissance and racing dominance; also heads Italy’s Motor Valley industry association.
Makoto Uchida
President & Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Guiding the Nissan NEXT transformation with refreshed product and profitability focus across key regions.
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