The 2017 MICHauto Summit featured two “Mobility Moments” showcasing two hot-button issues in the automobility industry. Elizabeth Griffith, director of engineering for GM Global at Faurecia Interior Systems, spoke to the necessity of inclusive leaders and the qualities they exude. …
Continue ReadingTechnology with a mission to provide a higher quality of life and aid people to be more mobile is easy to rally around and is an opportunity for the automotive and mobility industry to attract human capital.
Continue ReadingDespite a growing interest in the automotive industry in places like San Francisco and Silicon Valley, members of the “Michigan’s Emerging Tech Leaders” panel at the 2017 MICHauto Summit made it clear there is no place like home to start a mobility-related business.
Continue ReadingToday’s automotive industry is not the same industry of decades past. New, cutting-edge technology and innovation offers the opportunity to pursue the kinds of exciting, high-paying careers that appeal to younger generations.
Continue ReadingMichigan has long been regarded as the epicenter of the automotive industry and now the state has a new number to celebrate. First announced at the MICHauto Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the 2017 MICHauto Summit, Michigan is home to 2,200 …
Continue ReadingNext-generation mobility is not the future, it is happening now, and Detroit has more attributes than any other place in the world to cultivate the next billion-dollar company. That was the key message Chris Thomas, founder and partner of Fontinalis Partners delivered to attendees during a keynote address at the 2017 MICHauto Summit.
Continue ReadingAutomation and technological innovation are radically transforming the way businesses operate but rather than fearing mass unemployment and a human workforce uprooted by artificial intelligence, businesses should take a proactive approach to retain existing employees for emerging jobs while evolving to meet the needs of a younger generation. That was a key message John Karren, U.S. digital workforce transformation leader and partner for PwC, delivered during a keynote address at the MICHauto Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the 2017 MICHauto Summit.
Continue ReadingBuilding on nearly a decade of experience working for some of the world’s most iconic brands, Musa Tariq, vice president and chief brand officer for Ford Motor Co., offered his insight on what it takes to achieve career success in today’s increasingly connected world.
Continue ReadingDETROIT (December 6, 2017) – Today, MICHauto announced the results of a thorough examination of Michigan’s automotive technical expertise at its annual Summit. The study reveals a much larger presence than previously reported and reinforces Michigan’s global leadership in automotive engineering, research and design.
Continue ReadingBy Robert Hoffman Team Leader | AI Specialist | Product Planner | Consultant This post is part of the MICHauto Summit series, a collection of articles aimed to shed light on the evolving culture and careers in the automotive and mobility industries. …
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