Leading Executives in Manufacturing
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors
First woman to lead a Big Three automaker; CEO since 2014, she’s driving GM’s pivot to EVs, software and a reinforced safety culture.
Oliver Blume
Chief Executive Officer, Volkswagen Group
Group CEO credited with resetting VW’s EV and software strategy, including a joint venture with Rivian to accelerate development.
Company profile | News profile
William M. Brown
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, 3M
Brought in to lead 3M’s turnaround—CEO from May 1, 2024 and elevated to chairman on March 1, 2025—as the company restructures post spinoffs.
Roland Busch
President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens AG
CEO since 2021, extended by the supervisory board through 2029; he’s pushed Siemens’ transformation toward digital and software-led industrial tech.
Siemens press (bio/pics) | Siemens press release
Christopher T. Calio
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, RTX
Former Pratt & Whitney chief who became RTX CEO in 2024 and was elected chairman effective April 30, 2025, steering a streamlined three‑segment defense and aerospace giant.
Company leadership | News release
H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GE Aerospace
First outsider to run GE; as GE Aerospace’s chair and CEO he led the GE breakup, refocused the jet‑engine leader and has a contract extended through 2027.
Joe Creed
Chief Executive Officer, Caterpillar Inc.
A 28‑year Cat veteran, he succeeded Jim Umpleby as CEO on May 1, 2025 to lead the heavy‑equipment maker into its second century.
Company press release | Company bio
Jim Farley
President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company
Ford’s president and CEO since 2020, he’s reorganized the automaker into Blue, Model e and Pro while pushing connected services and EVs.
Guillaume Faury
Chief Executive Officer, Airbus
CEO since 2019, leading Airbus’ production ramp and navigating supply‑chain and engine constraints while pursuing record deliveries.
Jim Fitterling
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Dow
Chair and CEO credited with shifting Dow toward higher‑margin materials businesses and championing inclusion and sustainability across the portfolio.
Ola Källenius
Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO), Mercedes‑Benz Group AG
Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO) since 2019, driving Mercedes‑Benz’s luxury focus and electrification strategy.
Young Liu
Chairman, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn)
Chairman of the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, advancing Foxconn’s ‘3+3’ strategy across EVs, digital health, robotics and core technologies.
Sanjay Mehrotra
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Micron Technology
Memory industry veteran and co‑founder of SanDisk; as Micron’s chairman, president and CEO he’s positioning DRAM/NAND for the AI era.
Elon Musk
Chief Executive Officer, Tesla, Inc.
CEO since 2008 who scaled EV manufacturing globally and popularized over‑the‑air software, vertical integration and high‑volume battery production.
Phebe Novakovic
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Dynamics
Former CIA and DoD official turned CEO since 2013, overseeing Gulfstream, shipbuilding and land systems across the defense conglomerate.
Kelly Ortberg
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Boeing Company
Installed as Boeing’s president and CEO in August 2024 to stabilize quality and rebuild trust across commercial and defense programs.
Koji Sato
President and Chief Executive Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation
Engineer‑turned‑leader who became Toyota’s president and CEO in 2023, accelerating the company’s multi‑pathway electrification and software strategy.
Global executive bio | US newsroom bio
Lip‑Bu Tan
Chief Executive Officer, Intel Corporation
Named CEO in March 2025; longtime Cadence chief and chip investor now leading Intel’s turnaround and foundry push.
Intel Newsroom bio | Intel appointment release
C.C. Wei
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
TSMC’s chairman and CEO, stewarding the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing and major global capacity expansions.
Mark R. Widmar
Chief Executive Officer, First Solar, Inc.
CEO since 2016 who scaled thin‑film solar manufacturing in the U.S. and abroad, positioning First Solar as a flagship domestic PV producer.
Company leadership | Company imprint (legal rep)
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