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OESA Peer Group Councils
OESA’s Peer Group Councils continue to be ranked as one of the most significant benefits of OESA membership. Supplier industry executives meet quarterly to address issues of common concern with their peers. Members also learn best practices and industry trends through subject matter experts, roundtable discussions and council surveys. Surveys are generated at the request of members on topics that directly impact their roles and responsibilities.
As we emerge from the pandemic environment, our councils will offer hybrid meetings. Learn more about the OESA Peer Group Council Network and how you can benefit by becoming a member of one of the council below. Membership eligibility varies by each council.
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Advanced Technology Council (ATC)
The ATC focuses on a wide range of automotive technology topics related to cyber security, CAFE, vehicle connectivity, automated and ADAS technologies, and much more.
Contact: 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)
The APRC discusses topics related to automotive public relations practices and features professional development discussions and PR best practices.
Contact: Jeff Laskowski, Senior Manager, Communications, OESA (jlaskowski@oesa.org)
Chief Executive Officers Council (CEO)
CEO Council members hear from leading industry executives on a wide variety of relevant topics and meet to discuss issues of common concern within the supplier community.
Contact: Julie Fream, President and CEO, OESA (jfream@oesa.org) or Michelle Russo, Executive Assistant, OESA (mrusso@oesa.org)
Chief Financial Officers Council (CFO)
The CFO Council addresses financial management issues within the automotive supplier industry. Members explore a wide range of strategic risk and compliance issues.
Contact: Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, OESA (mjackson@oesa.org)
Chief Purchasing Officers Council (CPO)
The CPO Council offers compelling insights and actionable content across a broad range of topics pertinent to supplier purchasing practices.
Contact: Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research, OESA (mjackson@oesa.org)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council (DEI)
The DEI Council is committed to driving efforts to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion in the automotive supplier community.
Contact: Keiyania Mann, Director, Councils, OESA (kmann@oesa.org)
Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Council (EHS&S)
Designed specifically for the automotive supplier industry, members of the EHS&S discuss relevant environment, health, safety and sustainability topics, share peer insight and hear from subject matter experts.
Contact: Erin Schrieber, Manager, Membership Recruitment and Development, OESA (eschrieber@oesa.org)
Human Resources Council (HR)
Known for its lively roundtable discussions, the HR Council draws on the specialized expertise of human resources executives and hears from subject matter experts on relevant issues.
Contact: Ginger Juncker, Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs, OESA (gjuncker@oesa.org)
Legal Issues Council (LIC)
In-house counsel from supplier member companies discuss business-critical legal issues and challenges.
Contact: Ginger Juncker, Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs, OESA (gjuncker@oesa.org)
MarComm Executives Council (MEC)
The most senior marketing communications executives meet to address common marcomm issues and share best practices on topics such as social media, PR, and company branding. Members are regularly invited to comment on industry topics in the media.
Contact: April Buford, Senior Director, Communications, OESA (abuford@oesa.org)
Operations and Plant Managers Council (OPM)
Supplier plant managers and operations managers gather to learn and share issues of common concerns that affect the manufacturing environment. This council meets every other month for 90 minutes. All meetings are virtual.
Contact: Steve Horaney, Vice President, Membership and Sales, OESA (shoraney@oesa.org)
Sales Executive Council (SEC)
SEC meetings cover a broad range of business development and sales topics. Sales leaders from OE suppliers have the opportunity to query OEM representatives, receive sales training and tips, network with industry peers and discuss the latest sales strategies.
Contact: Steve Horaney, Vice President, Membership and Sales, OESA (shoraney@oesa.org)
Tooling Council (TC)
The Tooling Council provides tool makers with the opportunity to discuss best practices and address issues that impact the value chain. The council addresses many industry issues and use the OESA/ HRI Tooling Barometer to better understand the unique operational issues of the tooling community.
Contact: David Johnson, Senior Director, Operations and Events, OESA (djohnson@oesa.org)
Warranty Management Council (WMC)
The WMC is an automotive-centric forum for warranty professionals to discuss the unique topics in their field. OEM representatives are invited to address the group at almost every meeting.
Contact: Ginger Juncker, Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs, OESA (gjuncker@oesa.org)
Young Leadership Council(s) (YLC)
The YLC (a 2-year professional development program) was developed to help member companies develop and retain high-potential employees in all functional areas. Graduates leave the program more prepared for added responsibility and well-equipped for the next step in their career. Nominations are being accepted starting in September 2021
Contact: Keiyania Mann, Director, Councils, OESA (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.
