This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths interviews Jon Husby, president and CEO of ADAC Automotive, about the critical elements of leadership and culture in the automotive industry. Jon grew up as a shy child who…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths welcomes Hadi Awada, President of Axalta Mobility Coatings. Known for his exceptional leadership and dedication to fostering a positive work culture, Hadi dives into his unique …

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this special episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths teams up with co-host Carl Anthony, Managing Director and co-founder of Automoblog and AutoVision News, for an in-depth conversation with Alan Amici, the President …

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths interviews Cory Hohs, the CEO and co-founder of HAAS Alert. Cory takes us through the fascinating journey of HAAS Alert, a company dedicated to revolutionizing roadway safe…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths dives into the changing dynamics between traditional automotive companies and tech startups, featuring guest Ted Serbinski, a pioneering figure in Detroit's startup ecosyst…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths dives into the findings of the 24th Annual North American Automotive OEM and Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) with guests Dave Andrea of Plante Moran, who led the stu…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more In this episode, Jan Griffiths announces she is taking a well-deserved break to head back to her homeland, Wales. She reflects on this year, filled with unexpected achievements like becoming an author and launching AutoCulture 2.0. Amidst the highs of success, Jan opens up about the ine…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full book launch speech on YouTube - click here In this special episode, we'll take you through the electrifying launch event of the book AutoCulture 2.0: Leading with Gravitas, where Jan Griffiths, the visionary force behind Gravitas Detroit, takes center stage. Jan shares a …

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Meet Martin Fischer, a member of the ZF Group Board of Management and the President of ZF Group Americas. In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, we'll discuss his views on automotive leadership and culture and how they play a vita…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths interviews Collin Shaw, the incoming President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Group. They talk about leadership, transformation, and culture in the automotive industry. Co…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode, Jan Griffiths is joined by Cheryl Thompson, the CEO of CADIA (Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement), to discuss "Driving Diversity: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces for the Future of the Transport…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on Youtube - click here Jan Griffiths is thrilled to share the news about her upcoming book, "AutoCulture 2.0," which is set to be published on March 7th, 2024. In this episode, Jan talks about the book's inspiration and commitment to transforming the leadership mod…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Meet Larry Burns, a leading voice in the world of mobility. From serving as Corporate VP of R&D for General Motors to consulting for tech companies like Waymo, Larry bridges the gap between legacy OEM and tech-startup worlds. During this epis…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this podcast episode, Jan Griffiths tackles a crucial question: Are Chinese OEMs ready to take over the global automotive stage, possibly replacing legacy automakers? In the quest for answers, Jan sits down with Tu Le, Founder of Sino Auto…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Embark on an automotive innovation journey with Ashok Sivanand, Founder and CEO of Integral, as we explore how he actively shapes the future of product design, technology, and leadership in the automotive industry. In this episode, Ashok shares his insights on: 👉…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here As we step into 2024 with a fresh episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths sets the tone by highlighting the power of a restart. Drawing on the significance of the new year, Jan emphasizes the opportunity for a clean slate and renewed energy. Buil…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this podcast episode, Alisyn Malek, a seasoned leader in the automotive and mobility industry, shares her extraordinary journey from working on an OEM electric vehicle project to pioneering startups that influence the future of mobility. Alisyn addresses the c…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Welcome to the first episode of Season 5 of the Automotive Leaders Podcast. In this season opener, Jan Griffiths interviews Michael Colleran, Senior Vice President and Corporate Officer at Nissan North America. Michael started his professional journey as a US Mar…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this solo episode, Jan Griffiths reflects on the recent developments in the automotive industry and takes a moment to revisit a series of episodes dedicated to strike-related content, featuring key providers and experts offering insights on risk management, op…

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths engages in a conversation with Daniel Rustmann, an industry expert with over 30 years of legal experience in supplier-related matters. They explore the unique challenges the automotive supply chain faces during and post-UAW strike. Dan…

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this solo episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths addresses the ongoing UAW strike, focusing on the president of the UAW, Mr. Shawn Fain. Jan begins by acknowledging the positive aspects of Fain's leadership, including his early communication and his personal connection to build a str…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this Automotive Leaders Podcast episode, host Jan Griffiths and Thomas Kowal, the president of Seraph North America, discuss the current state of the automotive supply base during the UAW strike. They begin the episode by exploring MEMA's statistics, shedding …

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here The Vested Way eBooks In this latest episode of the Automotive Leaders podcast, host Jan Griffiths engages in a compelling conversation with Kate Vitasek, a renowned expert in the realm of collaborative, win-win business agreements. The episode explores the press…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, host Jan Griffiths addresses the ongoing UAW strike and its impact on the industry. She begins by acknowledging the chaos and media coverage surrounding the strike, with jabs being exchanged between OEMs, the UAW, and even politicians getting involved. Jan …

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this solo episode, Jan Griffiths shifts her podcast's focus to address the ongoing UAW strike's impact on the automotive industry. She spotlights Shawn Fain, the UAW President, highlighting his transparent communication while critiquing certain negotiating tactics. Jan explores the importance of leade…

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this bonus episode of the ALP podcast, Jan Griffiths delves into a pivotal moment in the automotive industry as the UAW (United Auto Workers) calls for a strike across the three major American OEMs: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This historic event highlights the significant challenges that su…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this insightful podcast episode, Cheryl Thompson, CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement (CADIA), joins host Jan Griffiths to discuss the critical topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the automotive industry. Cher…

Contact Lockton - Your Automotive Industry Insurance Expert Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the Full Video on YouTube - click here In this podcast, Jan Griffiths talks to Kristin Trecker, Chief Human Resources Officer at Visteon Corporation, a global auto tech company. The focus is authentic leadership and transformation in the auto…

Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Episode 101 is here, and we're diving deep into a compelling journey through the heart of the auto industry's transformation. Buckle up as we explore how legacy companies are reimagining themselves in the face of rapid change. In Episode 100, we sa…

Watch the Full Video on YouTube - click here If you want to understand the cultural shift the automotive industry is going through right now, you need to look back to the year 1905. “Get ready,” warns John McElroy, the influential journalist, and commentator who created “Autoline Daily,” the auto industry’s first news and analysis webcast. “This in…

Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here In this episode, we meet Duncan McIntyre, the CEO of Highland Electric Fleets, Inc., the electric school bus company. He saw an opportunity to provide a managed solution for large fleets lacking the expe…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full YouTube video - click here Automotive buyer-supplier relationships are no longer linear. In the transition from ICE to BEV, vehicles are increasingly software-defined, and it’s nearly impossible for OEMs to source every electronic component on their own. Enter the supplier ecosystem. Followin…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter When was the last time you stepped awayfrom your job for more than two weeks? Not a working trip when you’re available by phone and email, but a true, unplugged vacation? Jan recently did just that — a four-week trip to her native Wales to reorder her priorities and recharge her soul. For most leaders in th…

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here For Andrew Savvas, the auto industry isn’t about selling cars. As the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Volkswagen North America, Andrew is at the forefront of innovative design and advertising efforts to increase the German automaker’s U.S. market share, but he sees his most important task as develop…

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Following her dynamic and inspiring conversation with HEVO Founder & CEO Jeremy McCool, Jan invites automotive sales and marketing expert Carolyn Sauer to unpack the interview and mine the most important advice for industry leaders. Many e-mobility suppliers agree that one of their biggest challenges is …

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Jose Flores is the 34-year-old CEO of a traditional Tier 1 automotive supplier — but there’s nothing traditional about the way he runs the company. While many leaders claim to disrupt the status quo, Jos…

Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast After her fascinating interview with HEVO founder Jeremy McCool, Jan reflects on the idea of declaring oneself a leader. Instead of fitting a mold, many successful young leaders are making their own statements of purpose, and the results are transf…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube - click here What happens when you have an idea for a start-up that’s ten years ahead of its time? Well, it helps to have conviction. Jeremy McCool, HEVO Founder & CEO, knew auto companies would eventually want wireless charging, but it was at a time when…

We believe that AI is one of the most significant disruptions in American history, comparable to the impact of Henry Ford's creation of the Model T. Like the automobile, AI has the potential to be widely adopted and revolutionize the way we live and work. However, just as the automobile required the creation of new infrastructure, laws, and social …

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Everyone wants to know about Amazon. Its ultra-fast, customer-centric culture couldn’t be more different from traditional automotive, but in the age of software-defined vehicles, leveraging cloud technology is vital for OEMs. Wendy Bauer has a strong background in traditional automotive and currently ser…

Full video on YouTube - Click here Would you work for Mary Buchzeiger? Following her electrifying interview with the CEO of Lucerne International, Jan invites two automotive leaders of different generations to deconstruct Mary’s inspiring — and unconventional — company culture of trust and accountability. Seeking both Gen Z and Millennial perspecti…

Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full video on YouTube - click here Following her eye-opening interview with Mary Buchzeiger, CEO of Lucerne International, Jan wanted to know about how companies can achieve their long-term visions with business operating systems. To unde…

Watch the full video on YouTube - Click here Where most people see a roadblock, Mary Buchzeiger sees an opportunity. Her infectious optimism and willingness to step into uncertain situations have propelled her career in automotive leadership. Jan welcomes the longtime CEO of Lucerne International for a frank and intimate discussion about navigating…

Watch the full episode on YouTube - click here What do the life and career of Janet Yellen have to do with automotive leaders? Jan invites the acclaimed Wall Street Journal writer Jon Hilsenrath — author of the new book, “Yellen: The Trailblazing Economist Who Navigated an Era of Upheaval” — to the show to discuss Yellen’s role at the center of the…

Watch the full video on YouTube 👈 Katelyn Davis knows how to create a personal brand. She’s a marketing expert with diverse experiences in mobility, making her the perfect person to help Jan deconstruct her recent interview with Assembly Ventures’s co-founder Jessica Robinson. New mobility — especially for EVs and autonomous vehicles — is a fast-mo…

Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter Watch the full episode on YouTube - Click here It’s the end of 2022, and you know what that means — it’s goal-setting season. Many of us automotive leaders find our minds wandering this time of year, envisioning all the success that will come our w…

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more Watch the full video on YouTube, click here Jessica Robinson is not your average venture capitalist. She started her career, not in finance or investing, but as a professional tea taster. In fact, Jessica’s entire career path can be characterized by unconventional pivots. After that tea…

Watch the full video on YouTube - click here As a managing partner at MRA Global Sourcing and a thought leader in supply chain staff sourcing, Naseem Malik has his finger on the pulse of the automotive supply chain industry — and lots of other industries. With all the other major challenges facing supply chains in the pandemic era, none has caused …

Relax, recharge, and don't check e-mail Happy Thanksgiving 2022 from the team at Gravitas Detroit and the Automotive Leaders podcast. Learn more about your host, Jan Griffiths in this short video Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders LetterBy Jan Griffiths

Bonus episode. Jan Griffiths and Jason Stein sit down behind the mic. and share their perspectives on the OESA supplier conference 2022. Auto Supply Chain Prophets Flat Six Media Cars & Culture OESA Insiders podcast Learn more about creating your own internal company podcast Sign up for The Automotive Leaders Letter…