NEWS Original Equipment Suppliers Association
2021 Fourth Quarter │ Edition 2
2021 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER CONFERENCE
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IN THIS ISSUE... 1 Warner Legal Corner 2 On Your Behalf 3 Global Production Outlook 5 OESA Peer Group Councils
9 Emerging Leadership Council 11 Automotive Supplier Conference 13 Entrada: Why Mexico is the Answer
16 OESA Events 17 Welcome New Members 18 OESA Calendar of Events
Warner Legal Corner LEGAL TOPICS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Volume Eight, November 2021
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Litigation Bills: Maximize Your Legal Budget ROI Financial pressures arising from increasing raw material costs, production reductions and parts shortages, likely make spending money on attorneys, particularly litigators, the last thing on your mind. But should it be? Investing early in a knowledgeable trial attorney can yield valuable returns long before a dispute reaches a courtroom and, indeed, can help avoid costly litigation. Cost recoveries can be improved, liabilities reduced, business negotiations strengthened and lawsuits avoided. And, in the event litigation becomes inevitable, your company will be better positioned for a positive outcome. Here are a few examples:
Warranty claims: Attorneys can evaluate the strength of the claim, forewarn and advise your team of likely defenses, analyze the damages claimed in light of the parties’ contract documents, establish realistic goals and assist in effective communications with customers, sub-suppliers and/or the public, if necessary. Price increase demands: An experienced litigator can assist your team in evaluating the risks and potential outcomes in making or agreeing to pricing demands, particularly when they are coupled with threatened or actual stop-ship situations. Careful communications are: (a) vital to protecting your company’s rights against arguments such as waiver; (b) important to reducing potential exposure to your own impacted customers; and (c) critical should a lawsuit be filed.
Dispute resolution: An attorney’s skills in gathering/ evaluating relevant facts, formulating arguments, anticipating and responding to counter-arguments, and experience in the negotiation and resolution of disputes can be invaluable, from working with the involved business team to arming the negotiating manager or executive with effective arguments and winning strategies. For more information from Warner’s Automotive Industry Group, visit their webpage or log onto www.wnj.com. Michael Brady
Partner mbrady@wnj.com 313.546.6032
Tom Manganello
ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT Lawrence Murphy Warner Partner Larry Murphy is a litigation attorney with nearly 30 years of experience successfully resolving disputes through direct negotiations or via alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and facilitation. Larry comes from a family rooted in the Michigan automotive industry. Having worked with automotive suppliers throughout his entire legal career, he has exceptional experience in automotive supply chain litigation and counseling, contract disputes, product liability, warranty claims and recalls, sales commission disputes, class action defense and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Larry is a litigator who provides tremendous value in and out of the courtroom. He implements effective and appropriate strategies designed to achieve clients’ business goals while always keeping the amount in dispute, and the client’s bottom line, top of mind. He assembles and manages teams of attorneys best suited for each matter, aligning strengths, experience and rates to ensure the best possible outcomes in and out of the courtroom. Clients like Larry personally and value his engaging and practical approach to his practice. They can rely on him to keep their interests at the forefront of every phone call, email, negotiation or day in court. Larry is honored among the Best Lawyers in America©, Michigan Super Lawyers, a Top 100 Super Lawyer, a Dbusiness Top Lawyer and is Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated. Checkout Larry’s full bio here.
Partner tmanganello@wnj.com 313.546.6007
Elaine Taylor
Business Development etaylor@wnj.com 586.876.4045
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On Your
Behalf
Recently, my team and I reflected on what the automotive industry has been through since the last in-person Automotive Supplier Conference in 2019. We have endured a pandemic that idled automotive production in North America and shifted production to support PPE needs. We also learned to work efficiently both remotely and virtually, and finally are now slowly returning to a new “normal.” In addition, 2021 also brought many supply chain issues, including a debilitating semi-conductor shortage, severe weather, and labor and other material shortages. During these uncertain times, OESA has worked to keep the supplier community abreast of the impact of industry disruptions and to provide assistance to help suppliers navigate these difficult times. It is from this reflection that I take this opportunity to highlight how many of our members have utilized OESA and the benefits of their OESA membership. Advocacy The impact Washington, D.C. has had on our industry through regulations has never been greater. Most of our members rely on our MEMA team advocacy to keep them informed and provide an avenue for their voice to be heard. Representing all transportation suppliers, MEMA has significant influence and is your Washington, D.C. office. OEM Town Hall Meetings OESA’s OEM town hall meetings provide exclusive opportunities for suppliers to hear from and meet directly with the automotive vehicle manufacturers’ purchasing and engineering leaders. The industry connections that are possible at these events can make the value of membership priceless. OESA Topic-Focused Events In 2021, OESA hosted more than 50 topical events. The range of content included: Current Legal Trends, a Consumer Electronics Show Preview, Understanding the Semiconductor Shortage, Vendor Tooling, OEM Terms & Conditions and our Automotive Supplier Conference. Attending these events provided suppliers with important insight to address and understand the issues and challenges we face as an industry. OESA Peer Group Councils OESA offers 17 peer group councils that serve the various leadership areas of the member organizations. Council members meet regularly and offer unique opportunities to address common issues and share best practices. Another benefit of the councils is our capability to do rapid surveys in response to changing market conditions. Thought Leadership and Market Research OESA regularly publishes market updates and relevant industry thought leadership to help members stay abreast of the evolving automotive landscape. We publish a quarterly economic update, a quarterly Supplier Barometer Index™ and survey, as well as Industry Insight podcasts discussing these and other industry topics. Additionally, we work with individual members to support specific research needs. It is my hope that as members, you take full advantage of all OESA has to offer. If you are not a member, I encourage you to join and experience the many benefits and extraordinary network OESA provides. Thank you for attending today’s event and I look forward to seeing you in person – more frequently – in 2022 and beyond. As always, please feel free to contact me at 248.430.5963 or jfream@oesa.org.
Julie A. Fream President and CEO OESA
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GLOBAL PRODUCTION OUTLOOK
Traversing Through Trials Mike Jackson Executive Director, Strategy and Research 248.430.5954 │ mjackson@oesa.org
Despite strong regional and global light vehicle demand, sweeping supply chain disruptions of all kinds continue to plague the industry, dragging automotive production levels lower for longer. The latest global production outlook from IHS Markit for October reflects a more pronounced near-term impact in 2021 and 2022 due to the severity of problems and the realization that resolution to current supply chain constraints will be further delayed. Output in 2021 no longer reflects any meaningful volume recovery, with global vehicle production stuck below 75 million units for a second consecutive year, before approaching 83 million units in 2022. Of course semiconductor supply constraints account for a disproportionate impact, yet this is one of many distortions in global supply chains that has triggered sharply higher prices across a basket of automotive inputs. Moreover, severe labor shortages and mounting logistics bottlenecks have further added to intense volatility and extreme pricing pressure. To this end, research from Wells Fargo lead automotive analyst, Colin Langan, points to a 40% increase from a year ago, for the weighted EV Battery Raw Material Index price per cell. Though this research reflects pricing moderation going forward, this represents a substantial cost headwind that underscores the need for regional raw material supplies. Though headlines continue to trumpet additional investments in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and their corresponding battery plants, these vehicle program opportunities face mounting near-term pressures. Sharply higher input costs and intense competition mean automakers and suppliers need to increase their outlays while vehicle pricing power within the marketplace will come under intense pressure. Industry stakeholders need to be engaged within the BEV sector, yet success is far from guaranteed. A flood of investment in new vehicle entrants and industry capacity is being allocated to BEVs at a rate which is arguably outpacing near-term demand. Government regulations on emissions and fuel economy, coupled with consumer incentives, have been important catalysts, driving substantial BEV investments. Government investments in energy and infrastructure are also gaining momentum and accelerating activity, creating incentives for stakeholders to reassess and expand the scope of future initiatives. Transformational change in the mobility sector is ushering in a range of new business models. To this end, Wall Street continues to reward suppliers and OEMs that are well positioned to monetize the ongoing shift toward electrification via sharply higher valuations. It is critical for automakers and suppliers to participate within this growth sector, yet to apply careful due diligence and recognize additional challenges. The current challenge of sharply higher costs coupled with intense EV market competition will certainly lead to even longer payback periods than first calculated for some programs. Competition is nothing new, yet strong levels of pre-pandemic demand and output helped mask underperforming programs. The industry will contribute to a surge of all-new BEV nameplates which will surely result in winners and losers. Moreover, recognize that the majority of pending BEV product plans will focus on higher margin SUVs and pickup trucks. Elements of market saturation within the compact and midsize SUV categories as well as the full-size pickup category represent a changing risk dynamic in the market going forward. Recognize the potential for product overlap and subsequent 3 │ OESA News - 2021 Fourth Quarter
cannibalization resulting from similarly-sized SUVs and divergent price points. Despite industry pressures, suppliers need to plan and execute on developing their defined areas of competency to capitalize on a sustained period of historic production and demand levels. Suppliers need to plan proactively to as global output is forecast to approach 100 million units for four consecutive years starting in 2024 before surpassing the mark in 2027.
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Contact Mike Jackson to learn more about automotive supplier sentiments, economic and industry trends, as well as the Chief Financial and Chief Purchasing Officers Councils. OESA News - 2021 Fourth Quarter
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OESA PEER GROUP COUNCIL NETWORK
Introduction to the OESA Peer Group Councils Ginger Juncker Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs 248.430.5953 │ gjuncker@oesa.org
OESA’s Peer Group Councils are ranked as one of the greatest benefits of OESA membership. Members of councils meet regularly to share best practices, strategies and tips, gain insight from special guests, and connect with industry professionals with similar experiences and challenges. Below is a list of OESA's councils and recent topics covered. It’s a handy guide to determine which council is right for member organizations and who to contact to learn more. Advanced Technology Council (ATC) • Global automotive semiconductor chip shortage • Insights on technologies and their consumer value • Insight from Stellantis on how suppliers should introduce new and innovative technologies Steve Horaney, Vice President, Membership and Sales, OESA (shoraney@oesa.org) or Brian Daugherty, Chief Technology Officer, MEMA (bdaugherty@mema.org) Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) • Industry events/auto show insights • Media panels • Automotive PR best practices Jeff Laskowski, Senior Manager, Communications, OESA (jlaskowski@oesa.org) Chief Executive Officers Council (CEO) • Global macro-trends and the long-term impact on the industry • Technology transitions in the mobility industry and strategic implications for suppliers • The impact of supply chain issues on suppliers, such as material shortages and labor concerns Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA (jfream@oesa.org) or Michelle Russo, Executive Assistant, OESA (mrusso@oesa.org) Chief Financial Officers Council (CFO) • Deep dives on items of interest (capital allocation strategies, decoding blockchain for suppliers, outlook for M&A, detailed tax policy review) • Regular debriefs on the quarterly OESA Supplier Barometer • Updates on industry sector dynamics Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, OESA (mjackson@oesa.org)
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Chief Purchasing Officers Council (CPO) • Deep dives on items of interest (Managing Distressed Suppliers Risk, MRO Best Practices, Proactive Supplier Readiness Insights) • Regular debriefs on the quarterly OESA Supplier BarometerTM • Regulatory policy debriefs on USMCA and tariff dynamics Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, OESA (mjackson@oesa.org) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council (DEI) • How to build, engage and leverage ERGs to provide value for employees and employers • Budgeting your DE&I strategy • "DE&I at My Company" (member companies share their DE&I journey) Keiyania Mann, Director, Councils, OESA (kmann@oesa.org) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC)* • Building sustainable relationships by leveraging emotional intelligence • "Leadership from My Perspective" (invited CEO’s, executives and thought leaders share their leadership philosophies) • Peer-to-peer roundtable discussions Keiyania Mann, Director, Councils, OESA (kmann@oesa.org) * Previously known at the Young Leadership Council (YLC) Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Council (EHS&S) • OEM presentations on sustainability programs • Peer sharing (audits, safety requirements, compliance, etc.) • Governmental rules and regulations (MIOSHA, PIP & PFAS, etc.) Erin Schrieber, Manager, Membership Recruitment and Development, OESA (eschrieber@oesa.org) Human Resources Council (HR) • Acquiring / retaining talent • Government affairs updates • Robust roundtable conversations exploring current challenges Ginger Juncker, Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs, OESA (gjuncker@oesa.org) Legal Issues Council (LIC) • Hear from SMEs on current issues facing our industry • Terms and Conditions updates from OEMs • Washington, D.C. government affairs updates Ginger Juncker, Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs, OESA (gjuncker@oesa.org)
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OESA PEER GROUP COUNCIL NETWORK
Introduction to the OESA Peer Group Councils (continued) MarComm Executives Council (MEC) • Digital marketing ROI • Global communications • MarComm best practices April Buford, Senior Director, Communications, OESA (abuford@oesa.org) Operations and Plant Managers Council (OPM) • Demand planning & management • How to drive throughput throughout the organization • Stabilizing operations Steve Horaney, Vice President, Membership and Sales, OESA (shoraney@oesa.org) Sales Executive Council (SEC) • Best practices and recommendations for setting goals for sales and program management teams • Presentations by OEM purchasing leaders • Key changes to Ford’s Terms & Conditions Steve Horaney, Vice President, Membership and Sales, OESA (shoraney@oesa.org) Tooling Council (TC) • Tool Steel Prices: Riding the Wave of Surging Metals Markets • Automotive Tooling Barometer results update • Conversations focused on tool & die shop leadership David Johnson, Senior Director, Operations and Events, OESA (djohnson@oesa.org) Warranty Management Council (WMC) • OEM presentations on warranty programs • Peer sharing (warranty tools, skills and capabilities, etc.) • Focus group efforts (benchmarking, best practices, etc.) Ginger Juncker, Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs, OESA (gjuncker@oesa.org) Learn more about OESA’s Peer Group Council Network at oesa.org/councils or call 248.952.6401.
OESA Executive Peer Group Councils are rated as one of the most valuable member benefits for automotive suppliers. OESA's councils bring together supplier executives with similar job functions and industry challenges. Quarterly council meetings provide a forum to address issues of common concern, share best practices, and hear from industry thought leaders and subject matter experts. OESA News - 2021 Fourth Quarter
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OESA PEER COUNCILS
The New OESA Emerging Leadership Council is Now Accepting Nomincations Keiyania Mann Director, Councils 248.430.5952 │ kmann@oesa.org
OESA is delighted to celebrate the 10th year of the Young Leadership Council (YLC) – a peer group council designed to develop emerging industry professionals. To better reflect the needs of the supplier community and be more inclusive, the council has been renamed Emerging Leadership Council (ELC). OESA is also seeking nominations for the January 2022 Emerging Leadership Council cohort. This interactive and hybrid leadership development program helps members develop their own unique leadership style and make an impact on their team’s performance. ELC is open to current OESA suppliers and affiliate member companies. Nominees from all functional areas (including finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, purchasing, logistics, communications, and engineering) are welcome to join. The 2022 ELC kick-off meeting is on January 20, 2022. The Council fosters: • An engaging and collaborative environment where emerging leaders grow professionally and personally. • Industry networking with OESA facilitators, subject matter experts, CEO’s, industry executives and thought leaders. • Customized programming based on the issues that matter most today and in the future. • Peer-to-peer roundtable sessions to share best practices and learn actionable insights. • Team engagement through hands-on exercises and group discussions throughout the two-year program. • Online learning opportunities to support members with restricted travel policies. Topics covered in previous cohorts include: • Accountability • Career & Coaching Techniques • Change Management • Communication • Culture – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Emotional Intelligence • Industry Related Insights • Influence and Negotiation • Leadership From My Perspective • Work-life Balance
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Graduates of the program are better prepared for greater responsibility and equipped for the next step in their careers. Nominate candidate(s) to join the Emerging Leadership Council by completing the nomination form online before December 31, 2021. Space is limited to 40 participants; early nominations are encouraged. The council fee for this two-year program is $3500 per individual council member. For more information about the OESA Emerging Leadership Council, contact Keiyania Mann, Director, Councils at 313.676.1670 or kmann@oesa.org. OESA Executive Peer Group Councils are rated as one of the most valuable member benefits for automotive suppliers. OESA's councils bring together supplier executives with similar job functions and industry challenges. Quarterly council meetings provide a forum to address issues of common concern, share best practices, and hear from industry thought leaders and subject matter experts.
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OESA AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER CONFERENCE
Conference Speakers/Presenters:
Shilpan Amin General Motors
Patti Burquest RSM
Brian Daugherty MEMA
Charlie Evans Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Julie A. Fream OESA
Ken Hopkins Neapco Holdings, LLC
Fred Gordon RSM
Mark Gottfredson Bain & Company
Chuck Gray Ford Motor Company
Steve Horaney OESA
Mike Jackson OESA
Monica Jackson Eaton
Jonathan Jennings Ford Motor Company
Jeff Jorge Baker Tilly
Ginger Junker OESA
Simon Keeton onsemi
Bill Long MEMA
John McElroy Blue Sky Productions
John Murphy Bank of America
Terry Onica QAD
Daniel Pink Bestselling Author
Matthew Renna Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Jeff Schuster LMC Automotive
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Inga von Seelen Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Jason Stein Flat Six Media
Thomas Wendt Bain & Company
Ann Wilson MEMA
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ENTRADA: WHY MEXICO IS THE ANSWER
Help Wanted: Why Mexico Is the Answer Comparing the labor shortage in the US auto sector to the situation in Mexico is like a look into two different worlds, as more and more sector manufacturers have discovered. By: JP McDaris Director of Business Development Entrada Group +1 (512) 300 - 8383 jpmcdaris@entradagroup.com
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magine, if you would, two auto industry production locations that are nearby to each other, but worlds apart.
In the first, “Help Wanted” signs are found at every turn. Desperate ads promising bonuses for entry-level positions clutter digital billboards across the country. Industrial plants operate regularly at 60% capacity because companies can’t find enough workers. Competition is everywhere: restaurants, Amazon warehouses, Starbucks and Walmart. If you’re envisioning the current state in the US, you’re exactly right. In the second place, think about a country where manufacturing is a desirable profession. Where three generations of workers from the same family produce side by side on the shop floor. A location where the average auto sector worker is in their 20s or 30s, and where there is no labor shortage. If you’re picturing Mexico now, you’re correct.
No Imagination Needed But this scenario isn’t fantasy at all. The labor force of these two neighbors couldn’t be more different, and the auto sector may be one of the starkest examples of that contrast. According to US Census data, as much as a quarter of America’s manufacturing workforce is over 55 years old. A massive wave of Baby Boomer retirements will leave nearly 3 million vacancies in the industry’s labor supply, including many openings requiring skilled labor. Competition for a small labor pool – combined with pressures from alternative careers in retail, hospitality and healthcare – will make US-based production exorbitantly expensive in coming years. Even if producers that supply the auto sector are willing to pay, there’s no certainty they can fill all the roles they need.
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The simple fact is that an affordable army of workers with auto industry experience won’t appear in the US overnight (or within the decade). But south of the border, it’s a different story (see "US and Mexico - Two Workforces" on the next page).
No Labor Shortage in Mexico At Entrada Group’s Zacatecas manufacturing campus in central Mexico, our clients see the strengths of Mexico’s labor force firsthand. While many US-based automotive producers continue to contract as the pandemic drags on, our clients in Mexico have experienced very different outcomes. Here are just two short examples. One of our US-based clients, which produces wire-harness assemblies for a variety of sectors, expanded headcount in 2020 by 22%. Another, a European producer of audio components for OEMs including BMW, expanded its labor force by 15% during 2020 alone, and is currently adding a second facility at our manufacturing campus to accommodate their growing production needs. For both, the future looks extremely bright. The auto industry is well represented at Entrada’s manufacturing campus in Mexico, which is home to more than one million square feet of production space. With nearly 5,000 people working for a variety of global companies that supply to the auto sector as well as other industries, we offer the smartest, most direct route to solving your labor shortages (continue reading on next page).
About Entrada Group Entrada Group guides international auto sector manufacturers in establishing and running their own cost-competitive Mexico operations. Our plug-and-play manufacturing support platform enables our clients to shortcut to the benefits of Mexico without their own legal entity there. Visit us: www.entradagroup.com
US AND MEXICO – TWO WORKFORCES These two neighbors couldn’t be more DIFFERENT when you look at labor force makeup.
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Median age of direct labor workers, Entrada campus (Zacatecas), 20215
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1 US Census data, 2019; 2 US Census data, 2020; 3 Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute study, 2018 and US Census data; 4 UN data, 2020; 5 Entrada data, 2021; 6 Entrada data, 2021; 7 Entrada data, 2021
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Let’s face it, America, your automotive workforce isn’t getting any younger.
But Mexico's labor force is young, abundant and ready to go! Let Entrada Group guide you!
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OESA EVENTS
MEMA 2021 Measuring DEI in Mobility November 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Zoom
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is pleased to announce the results of the mobility industry’s annual Diversity Equity Inclusion (DE&I) Barometer at the Measuring DEI in Mobility event on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Coordinated in cooperation with Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and Advancement (CADIA), the DE&I Barometer captures the pulse and supplier sentiments on diversity, equity and inclusion of the four market segments MEMA represents in mobility: aftermarket (AASA), heavy duty (HDMA), original equipment (OESA), and remanufacturing (MERA). The annual DE&I Barometer provides a snapshot of the DE&I landscape in mobility manufacturing. Questions focus on DEI Strategy, Leadership Commitment, Talent Management, DEI Education, and more. MEMA is committed to helping member companies develop and promote DE&I best practices through events, quarterly meetings and community outreach efforts and foster greater understanding and action within their organizations. The DEI Barometer supports that commitment. Bill Long, president & CEO, MEMA, will kick off the meeting and be followed by Mike Jackson, executive director, strategy and research, and Cheryl Thompson, CEO and founder, CADIA. They will share the results of the 2021 DEI Barometer. Telva McGruder, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, and Reginald Humphrey, director of DEI partnerships, global diversity group, General Motors, will provide commentary on the DEI Barometer results and present GM’s DE&I Ecosystem. Every member company is encouraged to send at least one representative to this event. Results of the survey will provide companies with the state of DE&I within the industry and provide actionable insights to continue the conversation within their own organization.
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WELCOME NEW OESA MEMBERS Helm.ai
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Member Representative: Seung Yang, Head of Business Development
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Member Representative: Sahil Shah, Founder Alternate Representative: Hiten Shah, President & CEO
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Member Representative: Ron Meisler, Partner Alternate Representative: Lisa Laukitis, Partner For OESA membership information, contact:
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Erin Schrieber Manager, Membership Recruitment and Development 248.430.5970 eschrieber@oesa.org
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Adam Slaman Manager, Sponsorship Sales and Membership Development 248.430.5958 aslaman@oesa.org
OESA EVENTS Upcoming OESA Events: Nov. 8
Automotive Supplier Conference: Beyond Disruption
Nov. 30
MEMA 2021 Measuring DEI in Mobility
Dec. 1
Strategic Insights - Executive Series Supplier Competency & EV Readiness Review
Jan. 4
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Supplier Briefing
Upcoming Council Meetings: Nov. 2
Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S)
Nov. 11
Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO)
Nov. 17
MarComm Executives (MEC)
Learn more about OESA’s Peer Group Council Network at oesa.org/councils or call 248.952.6401.
Upcoming 2021 OESA Town Hall Meetings
Register now for the virtual members-only OEM Town Hall meeting of 2021
Dec. 2
Ford Town Hall (a virtual event)
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