Automotive

ART Executive Search: Automotive & Transport Sector

Atlantic Research Technologies (ART), founded in 1987, has conducted executive searches in the global Automotive and Mobility sector for more than 35 years. Our practice covers traditional automotive manufacturing, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, autonomous driving technologies, advanced mobility services, and the complete automotive value chain — from OEMs to Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers, software & electronics providers, battery manufacturers, and aftermarket services.

 Our Core Mission in Automotive:

      To identify and place decisive, technically strong, and commercially
      astute leaders who can navigate the industry's profound transformation —
      from internal combustion to electrification, from hardware-centric to
      software-defined vehicles, from ownership to mobility-as-a-service — while
      delivering profitable growth and operational excellence in a highly
      competitive, capital-intensive, and increasingly regulated global market.
    

Key Leadership Positions Typically Recruited

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / President / Managing Director
Chief Operating Officer (COO) / VP Global Manufacturing
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / VP Engineering & R&D
Chief Product Officer (CPO) / VP Product Development
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) / VP Global Sales & Marketing
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) / VP Global Procurement
VP Electrification & Battery Systems
VP Autonomous Driving & ADAS
VP Software & Digital Services
VP Aftermarket & Connected Services
Plant Manager / Factory Director (EV, battery, traditional)
Regional Vice President (Americas, EMEA, APAC)

Automotive & Mobility Sub-Sectors Served

Vehicle Manufacturing & Platforms

Passenger Cars (ICE, Hybrid, Battery-Electric, Fuel-Cell)
Commercial Vehicles (Trucks, Buses, Vans)
Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicles (Construction, Agricultural, Mining)
Micro-Mobility & Urban Air Mobility (e-bikes, scooters, eVTOL)

Core Automotive Technologies & Systems

Electric Powertrains & Battery Systems
Charging Infrastructure & Energy Management
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) & Level 3–5 Autonomy
Vehicle Software & Operating Systems
Connected Car & Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
Advanced Materials (lightweight composites, aluminum, high-strength steel)
Interior Electronics, Displays & Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

Supply Chain & Tier Suppliers

Tier-1 Systems & Modules (powertrain, chassis, electronics, interiors)
Tier-2 & Tier-3 Components (sensors, semiconductors, actuators, connectors)
Battery Cells, Packs & Materials (cathode, anode, electrolytes)
Thermal Management & HVAC Systems

Critical Leadership Capabilities We Target

Proven track record managing complex, global automotive supply chains
Experience leading major platform or powertrain transitions (ICE → EV → SDV)
Strong program management skills for multi-billion-dollar vehicle programs
Deep understanding of regulatory requirements (emissions, safety, cybersecurity)
Ability to build and scale software & digital organizations within traditional OEMs
Commercial expertise in winning major OEM contracts and managing customer relationships
Leadership in sustainability, carbon neutrality, and circular economy initiatives
Cross-cultural leadership in joint ventures and global matrix organizations

Geographic Recruitment Scope

ART recruits automotive & mobility leaders for positions based in — or responsible for — all major industry clusters:

United States (Detroit metro, Silicon Valley, Texas, Southern California, Southeast)
Germany (Stuttgart, Munich, Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt)
Other Western Europe (France, Italy, UK, Spain, Sweden)
Central & Eastern Europe (Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary)
South Korea (Seoul, Ulsan, Gwangju)
Japan (Tokyo, Nagoya, Hiroshima)
Southeast Asia (Thailand)
Mexico (Monterrey, Puebla, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes)
India (Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Gurugram)

ART's Value Proposition in Automotive & Mobility

Long-standing relationships with global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, battery manufacturers, and tech disruptors
Proven ability to attract top passive talent from industry leaders
Expertise recruiting across traditional automotive and software-defined vehicle worlds
Deep understanding of the industry's transformation dynamics, capital requirements, and risk profile
Focus on leaders who can balance legacy business performance with next-generation technology investment
Track record of placing automotive executives who successfully lead major platform shifts, geographic expansions, and profitability improvements

Whether you need to lead the electrification of a global OEM, scale a next-generation battery business, build an autonomous driving division, transform a traditional Tier supplier, or enter new mobility markets — ART delivers discreet, high-caliber automotive and mobility executives who can drive your organization through the most profound transformation in the industry's history.

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