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2020 Board of Directors 13
Presented by Roland Berger
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Brandon Boyle, Senior Partner, Head of Automotive Americas, Roland Berger Stephan Keese, Senior Partner, Head of Industrial Americas, Roland Berger
The world order is changing and it is impacting automotive suppliers across the globe. Geopolitical divergence between China, Russia, Europe and the US in addition to the rise of nationalism/populism are all contributing factors to the new world order. Supply chains are heavily disrupted, costs of raw materials are sky rocketing, and the decrease in global synergies are impacting suppliers. The current global landscape is forcing automotive suppliers to face tomorrow’s implications today. Roland Berger is proud to introduce scenarios and a framework for suppliers to navigate the new world.
Presented by RSM
Cathy Gutierrez, Workforce Transformation & DE&I Automotive Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLC Automotive suppliers are facing an unprecedented array of workforce challenges ranging from the shortage of available talent and at rapidly evolving business environment driven by technology transformation. The imperative to attract, upskill, reward, and retain talent is stronger than ever – but so is the need to develop new capabilities to meet the changing demands of the marketplace. The industry has reached a critical inflection point – where traditional workforce strategies based on balancesheet FTEs are no longer adequate to meet an organization’s full range of needs. In short, companies need new models and new playbooks to make their workforce truly future-ready.
7:30 A.M. Registration, Breakfast, Morning Sessions and Exhibitors
MORNING SESSIONS
8:00 A.M. Data Driven Digital Platforms for Automotive Transformation Presented by Infor
Ed Allen, Executive Vice President, Infor and General Manager, Discrete Manufacturing Peter Maithel, Automotive Industry Principal, Infor
The End of Globalization? A New World Order and its Impact on Automotive Suppliers Presented by Roland Berger
MAIN STAGE
9:00 A.M. Opening Remarks
Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA
The Future is Calling…How Will You Innovate?
Josh Linkner, World Renowned Innovation Expert and Creative Troublemaker
Presented by the OESA Host Committee 10:30 A.M. Morning Networking Break Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 A.M. Industry Short: Semiconductor Projections and Implications for Automotive
Justin Ahmad, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Honda’s Strategic Direction: A Fireside Chat
Tom Lake, Senior Vice President, Planning & Strategy, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America Presented by Joe McCabe, President and CEO, AutoForecast Solutions, LLC
Industry Short: The New ESG Imperative for Automotive Suppliers
Bob Brinckman, Associate Partner, Bain & Company Pedro Correa, Partner, Bain & Company
Noon Lunch
1:15 P.M. Industry Short: The Future's Intersection with Public Policy
Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, MEMA
The Outlook Panel: A Brave New World
Colin Langan, Automotive & Mobility Analyst, Wells Fargo Tim Mahedy, Senior Economist, KPMG LLC Joe McCabe, President and CEO, AutoForecast Solutions, LLC
Moderated by Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, OESA Presented by William “Bill” Newman, Industry Executive Advisor (Chief), Automotive, SAP America, Inc.
OESA Board of Directors Update and Supplier Recognition
Outgoing OESA Chairman Ken Hopkins, President and CEO, Neapco Holdings, LLC Incoming OESA Chairman Jon Husby, President and CEO, ADAC Automotive
Recognition of Outgoing Board Members and 20-year Members
The EV OEM Purchasing Panel
Bruce Baumgartner, Vice President, Supply Chain, Quality & Reliability, Zoox Anirvan Coomer, Executive Director, Electrification, Software, Infotainment & Connectivity Purchasing, General Motors Kathy Worthen, Executive Director, Supply Chain, Ford Motor Company Moderated by Jason Stein, President and CEO, Flat Six Media Presented by Jon DeGaynor, President and CEO, Stoneridge
GM’s Transformation: A Fireside Chat
Alan Wexler, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, General Motors Presented by Justin Wasik, Regional Vice President, Infor
5 P.M. Closing Remarks Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall Immediately Following Closing Remarks
MORNING KEYNOTE: JOSH LINKNER
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s an internationally recognized expert on innovation and is the author of four books on the subject, including the New York Times Bestsellers Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention.
Josh is passionate about starting and building companies. He’s the co-founder and Managing Partner of Muditā Venture Partners - an early-stage venture capital firm - and was previously the CEO and founding partner of Detroit Venture Partners. Over the last 30 years, he's helped over 100 startups launch and scale.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession for greasy pizza.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Justin Ahmad
Managing Director & Partner Industrial Good and Automotive Practice Boston Consulting Group
Justin Ahmad is a Managing Director & Partner in the Industrial Goods and Automotive Practice at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He leads BCG's North America Center for Operations in Automotive, and focuses on optimizing manufacturing networks, supply chains and driving performance improvement through digital & lean applications. Justin’s deep insight stems from 20+ years of experience in operations, including experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. He has authored several publications on Digital Operations, including the three part series "The How-To Guide for Digital Operations" and "Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Control Tower for Navigating Uncertainty.
Justin holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto.
Ed Allen
Executive Vice President, Infor and General Manager, Discrete Manufacturing Infor
Ed Allen serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Manufacturing Industries Products at Infor. Ed’s team leads specific focus in areas of industry 4.0, customer experience, finance modernization, and service transformation. His team works with industry leaders and leading industry partners to manage many transformational customer initiatives at global manufacturing companies, driving transformational and quantifiable performance-based outcomes.
Before Ed joined Infor in September 2018, he worked at IBM, and Oracle, and also spent time in the manufacturing industry in global operational leadership at Ford Motor Company and Mazda.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Bruce Baumgartner
Vice President Supply Chain, Quality & Reliability Zoox
Baumgartner leads the strategic sourcing and third-party relationship management for all direct and indirect materials and services, CapEx, operations and charging infrastructure, as well as Zoox supplier quality. Prior to joining Zoox in June 2016, Bruce led a team at Apple that was responsible for strategic sourcing and global supply management for various semiconductor and optical components and subassemblies touching all Apple hardware products.
Bruce began his career as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer, serving in various tactical and strategic roles, including two forward deployed carrier strike groups, a joint special operations task force, the White House and finally as part of the Chief of Naval Operations intelligence staff.
Brandon Boyle
Senior Partner Roland Berger
Brandon Boyle leads Roland Berger's Americas Automotive practice. With over 20 years of consulting, he focuses on automotive corporate strategy & transformation, as well as new technologies including electrification, electronics and software.
Prior to joining Roland Berger in 2010, he was part of the strategy practices of a large US-based management consultancy. He studied Electrical Engineering at Oakland University and holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Bob Brinckman
Associate Partner Bain & Company
Bob Brinckman is an Associate Partner and leader in Bain's Auto and Mobility practice, with a focus on strategy and performance improvement. He has advised clients throughout the automotive value chain, including leading suppliers, OEMs and dealership groups. His primary areas of focus include corporate strategy, with an emphasis on the shift to EV. Outside of automotive, Bob helps leads Bain’s efforts on supply chain traceability and sustainability strategy across our Advanced Manufacturing practice. This includes Bain’s flagship partnership with the World Economic Forum and regular discussions with supply chain and sustainability executives.
He has an MBA from INSEAD, a bachelor's degree from Boston College and lives in Chicago with his wife and young son.
Anirvan Coomer
Executive Director Electrification, Software, Infotainment & Connectivity Purchasing General Motors
Anirvan Coomer was appointed Executive Director – Electrification & Fuel Cell Systems effective November 2022 and oversees GM’s global spend related to electrification and fuel cell systems and components. Anirvan joined GM in 2003 at GM Asia Pacific in Singapore and has subsequently worked in various leadership roles in China, US, Mexico and India over the past 19 years.
Anirvan holds a Masters in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad, India), and a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur, India). Prior to joining GM, he worked with Deloitte Consulting as a Strategy & Operations Consultant, as well as with Tata Motors as an Engineer.
He currently lives in Birmingham, MI, USA with his wife Debarati and sons Aditya and Aarya.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Pedro Correa
Partner and Head of Automotive & Mobility Sector, Americas Bain & Company
Correa is a Partner and Head of Bain's Automotive & Mobility sector in the Americas. He also leads the Strategy and Performance Improvement practice areas. He has more than 20 years of experience advising clients across a range of industries, including automotive & mobility, airlines, aerospace & defense, and industrial services. His areas of focus include strategy, cost reduction, and driving large-scale transformations. He has extensive global experience, most notably across Latin America and Europe.
Beyond his client work, Pedro is a leader of the Latinos at Bain affinity group and has also led several of Bain’s global training programs across the world.
Pedro holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Economics and Managerial Studies, cum laude, from Rice University.
Cathy Guiterrez
Workforce Transition, DE&I Automotive Leader Deloitte Consulting LLP
Cathy is a consulting leader within Deloitte’s Human Capital practice, with proven results advising and delivering HR and Talent programs from strategy to execution for over 18 years. In particular, Guiterrez has extensive experience in the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion and talent. She has led teams in industry spanning most of HR, including talent management, learning & development, total rewards, HR operations, culture, and diversity and inclusion.
Cathy is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she received her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Ken Hopkins
President and CEO Neapco Holdings, LLC.
Kenneth (Ken) Hopkins is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Neapco Holdings, LLC. He is charged with guiding a dedicated and talented executive staff, supported by experienced management teams and a committed workforce with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Prior to joining Neapco, Ken served as COO of JTEKT North America and President of the global needle roller bearings business division at Timken Company.
Ken holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and resides in the metro Detroit area with his family. He currently serves as Chairman of the Original Equipment Supplier Association and sits on the board of a private company.
Jon Husby
President and CEO ADAC Automotive Inc.
Jon Husby is the President and CEO of ADAC Automotive, headquartered in Grand Rapids Michigan. Husby also sits on the board of VAST, a joint venture between ADAC, Strattec and Witte. ADAC is a global leader of vehicle access systems, integrated painted exterior with advanced electronics, and communications and radar technologies.
Prior to joining ADAC, Husby served as President and CEO of SEG Automotive North America, Vice President/General Manager of Customer Business Units at Harman International and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Automotive Division at TomTom.
Husby currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Board of Directors of Original Equipment Suppliers Association and was invited to become an at-large member of the board for MEMA. In April 2019, he was selected as one of twenty-three people honored as a Rising Star by Automotive News.
Originally from Lansing, Michigan, Husby has a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College and an MBA from Wayne State University.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Stephan Keese
Senior Partner Roland Berger
Stephan Keese serves as Lead of Roland Berger Americas Industrials platform. He has overseen more than 300 projects along the entire automotive value chain in nearly all automotive-production regions. His focus is on new automotive technologies, including electric vehicles, new mobility concepts and connectivity.
Prior to joining Roland Berger, he worked with leading automotive and industrial groups around the world. Stephan studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe, in Germany, and holds an MBA from Georgetown University in the US.
Tom Lake
Senior Vice President, Planning and Strategy Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC
Tom Lake is Senior Vice President of Planning & Strategy for Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA). Planning and Strategy leads strategic planning for North America and oversees safety, facilities, environmental, and MRO functions for the region. He also serves in the role of the company’s Risk Management Officer.
Lake joined Honda in 1987 and has spent time at Honda of Canada Mfg, and Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. He sits on several boards including, Corporate Advisory Board to the Veteran Owned Business Round Table (VOBRT), advisory Board for The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA). and the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Board of Directors.
Lake earned his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH, and he continues to support business education cooperation with local colleges.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Colin Langan
Director and Senior Equity Analyst Wells Fargo Securities
Colin M. Langan is a Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities where he covers the Autos & Auto Parts sector. Langan was most recently at UBS, where he spent 10 years as Senior Analyst in Autos and 14 years overall. Colin has been well-ranked in broker votes and in the II AllAmerica Research survey, he ranked runner-up in 2017 to 2019. He focuses on proactive, analytical research and has been a thought leader on the auto technological evolution. Colin’s research has driven top readership scores and his events have attracted strong lineups of industry leaders.
Colin earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.
Tim Mahedy
Senior Economist KPMG
As a Senior Economist for KPMG, Tim Mahedy helps lead the Office of the Chief Economist. Leveraging over a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors, he's known for providing clients with a unique perspective on today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. His work primarily focuses on monetary and fiscal policy, inflation dynamics, energy markets, and LATAM economies.
Prior to his time at KPMG, Tim worked with policymakers at Federal Reserve System, was Chief of Staff to President Mary C. Daly of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF). He also spent time at Bloomberg, Citibank, and the International Monetary Fund.
Tim has a B.A. in International Affairs and a B.S. in Economics from George Washington University and an MA in Economics from San Diego State University. He is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Peter Maithel
Automotive Industry Principal Strategist Infor
As the Principal Strategist for the Automotive Sector at Infor, Peter is responsible for the automotive industry strategy including the alignment of Infor’s solutions with the voice of customer and overall industry trends.
Peter has extensive automotive sector experience in various leadership roles with Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Accenture and Cognizant. Maithel has delivered global technology-enabled business solutions to OEMs and tiered suppliers including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Trelleborg and Continental, among several others.
He frequently speaks and publishes on various industry-specific topics, and is an avid car enthusiast.
Joe McCabe
President & CEO AutoForecast Solutions LLC
As President and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions LLC (AFS), Joe McCabe leverages his decades of industry experience to provide production forecasting and advisory services to the global automotive community. He manages the automotive turnkey operations at AFS including the global light vehicle, powertrain, drivetrain, alternative propulsion forecast, as well as a suite of AFS proprietary opportunity and sales planning software. AFS supports all tiered suppliers, VMs, government agencies, financial institutions, and the academic community with data, planning solutions, and a personalized support to help identify new business opportunities while mitigating risk.
Joe’s 25+ year career in automotive forecasting ranges from his tenure at AutoFacts, PwC and AutomotiveCompas.
Joe earned his Bachelors of Chemical Engineering degree at Villanova University and an MBA at Pennsylvania State University.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Jason Stein
CEO Flat Six Media
Jason Stein, a media and business professional with 25 years of journalism experience across multiple platforms, is a leading personality in the global automotive space. Stein is the CEO of Flat Six Media, a media services and broadcasting platform and is the host of SiriusXM's radio show, "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein.” Launched in May 2021, "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein," has emerged as a sought-after venue for actors, musicians, athletes and business leaders to discuss their own passion for the automotive world. "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein," appears four times per week on Business Radio 132 and is syndicated on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, Spotify and the SiriusXM app. Some of the 65+ guests include Mark Wahlberg, Jimmie Johnson, John Elway, Toto Wolff, Zak Brown, Jay Leno, Roger Penske, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, Ed Robertson, lead singer of the Barenaked Ladies, and Guy Berryman, bass player of Coldplay.
Alan Wexler
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Innovation General Motors
Alan M. Wexler was appointed Senior Vice President of GM Strategy and Innovation in August 2020, where he leads the Data and Customer Insights, Innovation and Strategy teams.
Before joining GM, Wexler served as Chairman and CEO of Publicis Sapient, CEO of SapientRazorfish, and CEO of SapientNitro. He has extensive experience in digital business transformation, advertising and marketing. He also advises early-stage companies on how to compete with disruptive businesses models in a consumer-empowered era.
Wexler holds a bachelor’s degree in Decision Sciences and Computers as well as a Master of Business Administration from Rider University, where he has served on the Board of Trustees.
CONFERENCE PRESENTERS AND PANELISTS
Ann Wilson
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
Ann Wilson is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). She serves on the association’s senior leadership team and manages the Washington, D.C. staff. Her team advocates the interests and represents the voice of the nation’s vehicle component manufacturers. Wilson leads the association’s advocacy and support of U.S. vehicle technology development for safer and more fuelefficient vehicles.
Prior to joining MEMA in 2004, Wilson worked for the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) now known as the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C. Wilson earned her law degree and the National Order of the Barrister from the Washington University School of Law. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Kathy Worthen
Executive Director, Supply Chain Ford Motor Company Kathy Worthen is the Executive Director, Supply Chain, Ford Motor Company. Prior to her current role, Worthen was the Executive Director of Supply Chain at both General Motors and General Electric, where she lead business initiatives, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, supplier management, cost control, and corporate profitability initiatives in both Europe and North America.
Worthen spent three years as Vice President of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain for GM Europe, where she was recognized as one of the Top 25 Leading Women in the Automotive Industry in 2016. Worthen also served as an active member of the GM Europe Opel / Vauxhall board from 2014 to 2017 and the Girl Scouts of USA Board from 2010 to 2014. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, an MBA from Oakland University, and completed Stanford University’s Executive Education – Innovation Leadership program.
