Automotive & Transport Executive Search

Management for Your Firm's Key Departments
CxO & General Management	Finance	Sales & Marketing	Supply Chain

Manufacturing	Engineering	InfoTech & InfoSec	HR & Legal

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White Papers
"The Strategic Imperative of Partnering with ART for Executive Leadership Acquisition"	.pdf
"Thorough Review of Atlantic Research Technologies (ART)"	*.pdf*
Report on ART Worldwide	.pdf
Report on ART's USA Recruitment	*.pdf*
Further Report on ART's USA Recruitment	*.pdf*
HR Tips: Hiring an Employer of Record (EOR) for Your Foreign Employee via a Payroll Company	*.pdf*
How HR Can Identify Real Headhunters (and Avoid the Traps)	*.pdf*
HR Tutorial: The ART Diagnostic Approach to Executive Hiring	*.pdf*
The ART Brochure	*.pdf*
"Overview of Atlantic Research Technologies' Executive Search in the Automotive & Transport Sector"	*.pdf*
ART's Automotive & Transport Sector Recruitment	.pdf
Examples of ART Automotive, Transport & Heavy Equipment Sector Job Searches

ART Online Diagnostic Tools for Hiring Managers
ART Search Strategy and ROI (Cost of Vacancy) Diagnostic Tool
ART Expanded Executive Hiring Diagnostic Tool for CxO Searches
ART Basic Executive Hiring Diagnosis Tool for CxO Searches
A Detailed Analysis & Explanation of the ART Diagnostic Tool, with Realistic Simulations
ART Supply Chain & Logistics Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART CRO, Sales VP or Sales Director Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART CFO, VP Finance or Finance Director Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART COO, VP Operations or Plant Manager Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART CIO and CISO Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART Global Legal Leadership Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART Corporate HR Executive Recruitment Diagnostic Tool
ART Corporate Technical Executive Recruitment Diagnostic Tool

Audio and Video Presentations
"Video - ART's Headhunting Science vs. the Cost of A Vacancy"	.mp4
"Decoding Top Talent Inside Atlantic Research Technologies"	.mp3
"ART's High Precision Headhunting Model"	.mp3
"The Human Art of Headhunting"	.mp3

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Automotive & Transport Executive Search

Recruiting leaders for the future of mobility

The automotive and transport industries are undergoing rapid transformation driven by electrification, automation, connectivity, and global competition. Companies require leaders who can manage complex supply chains, scale high-quality manufacturing, accelerate R&D, and drive commercial growth. Atlantic Research Technologies (ART) has recruited automotive and transportation executives since 1987, supporting OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and mobility innovators worldwide.

***We only recruit in the Commercial Automotive and Transport Sector.***

Segments We Serve

Automotive & Transport OEMs

Passenger vehicles
Commercial vehicles
Off-highway equipment (construction, agricultural, mining, etc.)
Shipbuilding & marine craft (commercial vessels, passenger vessels, yachts)
Trains, Subways & Light Rail

Elevators, Escalators, People-Movers

Tier-1 & Tier-2 Suppliers

Powertrain

Electronics
Interiors
Chassis

EV & Mobility

Electric vehicles

Battery technology

Charging infrastructure

Mobility platforms

Roles We Recruit

Executive Leadership

Regional President

Managing Director

Country Manager
General Manager

Commercial Leadership

Chief Revenue Officer
VP Sales & Marketing
Sales Director
Business Development
Regional Sales

Sales Manager

Finance Leadership

CFO
Finance Director
Financial Controller

Financial Planning

M&A Specialists

Operations Leadership

COO
VP Operations
Plant Manager

Facilities Director

Manufacturing Director

Quality Director

O&M Leadership

Supply Chain Leadership

VP Supply Chain

Procurement Director

Logistics Director

Materials & Inventory Director

Distribution Leadership

Technical Leadership

VP Engineering

Research Director

Engineering Manager

InfoTech & InfoSec Leadership

CISO

Data Center Director

Network Director

Human Resources & Legal Leadership

CHRO
VP Human Resources
HR Director

HR Manager

Chief Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Why Automotive Companies Choose ART

1. Deep Understanding of EV & Mobility Trends

We recruit leaders who understand electrification, battery systems, and mobility ecosystems.

2. Strong Global Manufacturing Networks

We recruit across the U.S., Germany, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Thailand, India, and beyond..

3. Full-Spectrum Sales, Marketing & Business Development Contacts

ART automotive headhunters recruit automotive sector commercial executives on six continents. These managers understand the opportunities with their customers and also typically have deep understanding of the business culture of Headquarters.

4. Proven Success in Engineering & Operations Hiring

We deliver leaders who improve quality, scale production, and accelerate innovation.

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ART automotive headhunters deliver leaders who drive innovation, operational excellence, and commercial success.

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Our Recruitment in the Automotive & Transport Sector:

1. E-Mobility(Battery-electric, hybrid, and fuel-cell powertrains across all vehicle classes)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEV)	Compact city cars, mid-size SUVs, delivery vans
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)	Parallel hybrids, series-parallel, extended-range
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV)	Hydrogen passenger cars, heavy-duty trucks, transit buses
Charging Infrastructure	Level 2 AC stations, DC fast chargers, wireless inductive pads
Battery Systems & Energy Storage	Lithium-ion packs, solid-state cells, second-life repurposing

2. Automobile Design & Manufacturing(Passenger cars and light-duty vehicles up to 3.5t GVW)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Sedans & Hatchbacks	Compact, mid-size, luxury executive
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) & Crossovers	Sub-compact, full-size, coupe-style
Coupes & Convertibles	Two-door sports, grand tourers, cabriolets
Minivans & MPVs	Sliding-door family carriers, flexible seating
Automotive Sub-Systems	Body-in-white, powertrain assemblies, ADAS sensor suites

3. Larger Automotive(Commercial, construction, agricultural, recreational, and off-road vehicles)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Trucks	Light-duty pickups, medium-duty box, heavy-duty tractor units
Buses	City transit, intercity coaches, school shuttles
Heavy Construction Equipment	Hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks
Agricultural Equipment	Row-crop tractors, combine harvesters, self-propelled sprayers
Recreational Equipment & Vehicles	All-terrain vehicles (ATV), side-by-side UTVs, snowmobiles
Off-Road Vehicles	4×4 expedition trucks, rock crawlers, desert racers

4. Trains(Rail-bound rolling stock for freight and passenger transport)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Locomotives	Diesel-electric, pure electric, dual-mode
Passenger Railcars	Commuter coaches, high-speed sleeper cars, double-deck
Freight Wagons	Boxcars, flatcars, tank cars, autoracks
High-Speed Rail	250–350 km/h maglev, conventional wheel-rail

5. Light Rail, Subway, Metro(Urban and suburban fixed-guideway transit systems)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Light Rail Vehicles (LRV)	Low-floor articulated trams, bi-directional units
Metro & Subway Cars	Rapid transit trains, rubber-tired metro, automated guideway
People-Mover Systems	Airport shuttles, campus loops, cable-propelled
Signaling & Control	CBTC (communications-based train control), fixed-block, moving-block
Infrastructure Integration	Elevated tracks, underground tunnels, at-grade crossings

6. Elevators and People-Movers(Vertical and horizontal intra-building or campus transport)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Passenger Elevators	Geared traction, gearless MRL (machine-room-less), high-rise
Freight & Service Lifts	Goods elevators, vehicle lifts, dumbwaiters
Escalators & Moving Walks	Step-type escalators, inclined travelators, horizontal autowalks
Specialized Vertical Transport	Double-deck elevators, observation lifts, inclined elevators
Control & Safety Systems	Destination dispatch, regenerative drives, seismic sensors

7. Shipbuilding and Marine Craft(Vessels for commercial, defense, and leisure maritime use)

Sub-Category	Functional Examples
Commercial Ships	Container vessels, bulk carriers, LNG tankers
Passenger Vessels	Cruise ships, roll-on/roll-off ferries, river cruise boats
Offshore Support Vessels	Platform supply vessels (PSV), anchor handlers, crew transfer
Small Craft & Leisure	Motor yachts, sailing catamarans, personal watercraft

Cross-Cutting Classifications (Apply Across All Categories)

Classification	Functional Examples
By Powertrain	Internal combustion, hybrid-electric, battery-electric, hydrogen
By Autonomy Level (SAE/IMO)	Level 0 (manual), Level 2 (partial), Level 4 (high autonomy)
By Ownership Model	Private ownership, fleet leasing, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)

Supply Chain Tier Model

Tier	Scope
OEM	Final assembly, type certification holder
Tier 1	Major systems (engines, chassis, avionics)
Tier 2	Sub-components (sensors, wiring, castings)
Tier 3	Raw materials (steel, composites, plastics)

Sustainability & Digital Segmentation

Segment	Focus
Zero-Emission	BEV, FCEV, electric rail, green marine fuels
Connected & Autonomous	V2X communication, fleet telematics, predictive maintenance
Shared & On-Demand	Ride-hailing pools, dynamic routing, subscription models
Circular Economy	Remanufactured parts, battery recycling, end-of-life dismantling