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 Craig Keeys to talk about his leadership style, impressive career journey, and how he’s leading INFINITI through industry changes as their Group Vice President for the Americas. Starting in 1998 as a warehouse operator at Nissan, Craig’s early days were far from the glamorous start many imagine. Juggling afternoon shifts at Nissan’s parts distribution center while attending Rutgers University, he learned the true ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more In this solo episode, Jan Griffiths opens up about something we all need but often ignore—a break. Reflecting on a conversation with Hadi Awada, President of Axalta Mobility Coatings, Jan explores the guilt and pressure many leaders feel to stay "always on" and why it's vital to step back and recharge. Jan also shares exciting professional developments, including two new projects: an innovative solution for creating multilingual internal podcasts using a combination of AI and human expertise and the upcoming "AutoCulture 2.0: Leadi ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more In this episode of the Automotive Leaders Podcast, Jan Griffiths welcomes Marques McCammon, the president of Karma Automotive, to share his leadership philosophy and journey.  A proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and holding engineering and management roles in Detroit, including Chrysler, before leading Karma Automotive, Marques’ story highlights breaking conventional molds. He emphasizes authentic leadership, being comfortable with oneself, and leading according to one's values.  Having dared to dr ..read more

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 approach to leading with people and culture at the forefront. Hadi starts with his journey; he recounts his decision to leave the draining environment of a demanding corporate job. He then joined a $20 million startup, only to return to the corporate ..read more

This episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more 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 and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Since assuming the position at CAR almost two years ago, Alan says the organization has been very active and is making exciting developments to strengthen it further. "CAR's mission is to inform and advise with the goal of making the automoti ..read more

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 safety through connected vehicle technology and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication. Cory shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of trust and rallying his team around a shared mission. At HAAS Alert, that mission is clear and ..read more

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 ecosystem. Ted opens up about his journey, shaped by a military upbringing and a rebellious spirit. He recounts his move to Detroit in 2011, where he played a crucial role in establishing Detroit Techstars and building a collaborative environment among auto ..read more

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 study, and Sig Huber, Chief Commercial Officer for ELM Analytics. Dave starts by giving a macro-level overview of the industry's recent challenges, from electrification and new market competitors to supply chain disruptions and cost inflation. Despite t ..read more

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 inevitable crash that followed, shedding light on the less glamorous side of achievement. Despite the challenges, the overwhelming support for her book on social media and its rapid rise to the top of Amazon's charts in the leadership category left Jan ..read more

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 heartfelt reflection on the significance of the book launch. Surrounded by industry veterans, friends, and supporters, she describes it as the best night of her life, where everything in her career and life converged.  Jan starts her speech by d ..read more