After perfecting his design skills in Italy and Germany, Alessandro Dambrosio has spent his last seven years in Japan. He discusses adapting his leadership style to respect cultural difference and empower diverse teams. You’ve worked in automotive design for over 25 years for various luxury and high-volume brands. Tell me about your career path. Ever...Read More

Simon Smith has built a career across HR leadership, consultancy and advisory roles, specialising in industrial and manufacturing organisations. He discusses the need for organisations to put greater effort into identifying future leadership talent and stretching leaders beyond their comfort zones. You’ve held senior HR leadership roles across the automotive and manufacturing sectors, as well...Read More

Mandeep Dhatt says HR is underestimated in almost every business, and a true CPO must have the bravery to challenge. She leads by empowering teams, guiding rather than controlling and adapting her style to different businesses. You’ve led people strategies across a wide range of industries, from construction and engineering to automotive and now consulting....Read More

Following Lithia & Driveway’s acquisitions in the UK, Katie Macaddino, LAD’s VP for People & Culture, talks to Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, about different leadership styles across the retail group and the essential ingredients to be a successful leader. You’ve maintained steady progression throughout your career. Tell me about...Read More

Sarah Noble says automotive leaders are facing more challenges than ever, and everyone is juggling a series of fires from the moment they wake up. Most are doing their best to prioritise and tackle those fires, but the pressures are immense. You’ve built an impressive career as a partner for leading business consultancies, now with...Read More

As a former VP at Stellantis and now an executive coach and mentor, Julie David has a dual perspective on what makes great leadership. She advises leaders to make time to reflect, listen and observe what is happening around them, and to always show humanity and humility. Interview: Lynda Ennis You began your career as...Read More

LEADERS WHO DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE Sebastiano Fedrigo, VP for International Markets and Business Development at Leasys, rose through the ranks in sales and brand leadership at Fiat before switching to asset finance and leasing. He tells Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, that breadth of experience and working in different cultures are...Read More

Adam Chamberlain, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, has built his career through steady, intentional progression rather than quick leaps. He tells Al Clarke about the pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership across global markets and why adaptability and developing people remain central to long-term success. You’ve worked with some amazing automotive brands and maintained...Read More