COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global workforce
transformation solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:
GPX) today announced the formation of an Automotive Advisory Board
to support its global automotive practice. The move brings together
industry thought leaders and experts to provide feedback and
guidance on the company's offerings, solutions, and service
levels.
GP Strategies Automotive Advisory Board members
include:
- Jeremy Anwyl, former
CEO of Edmunds.com
- John Alan
Cooper, former Vice President of Aftersales for
Ford Europe
- Ernst H.
Lieb, former President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz
USA
- Dr. Steffen
Szameitat, former Director Strategy of the
SEAT/Cupra brands of the Volkswagen Group
- Dave
Zuchowski, former CEO of Hyundai Motor America
The Automotive Advisory Board improves GP Strategies' global
competitive advantage and serves as a sounding board for business
leaders on various subjects, including innovation, business
development, and strategic opportunities. Board members will
consult on brand positioning and new service products, advise on
geographic expansion, and evaluate corporate development
strategies.
"We're proud to have assembled such an impressive team of
industry leaders. They provide the voice and perspective of the
customer, and have already contributed meaningfully to some new
initiatives like our modern learning take on an Automotive Retail
Academy and integrated product launch strategies designed for the
pandemic age," said Cathy Palochko,
GP Strategies Senior Vice President and Global Automotive Industry
Lead. "Across more than 50 years in the business, we've built a
well-respected presence among automakers and their supporting
vendors. The addition of the Automotive Advisory Board helps us
reinforce that relevance and sustain it for years to come."
Among the advisory board members is Jeremy Anwyl, perhaps best known for his 13
years spent leading Edmunds.com. He believes the automotive
industry is at a critical inflection point. "Today's automakers are
building amazing vehicles, but that is no longer enough to ensure
success. Increasingly, consumers will be looking for
integrated transportation solutions and success will require
automakers to fundamentally rethink their business models," Anwyl
said. "GP is well positioned to help manufacturers tackle this
critical transition, and I'm happy for the opportunity to
contribute to their important work."
John Cooper, board member and
former Vice President of Aftersales for Ford Europe, said,
"E-commerce in an omnichannel environment is a game changer for the
automotive industry, particularly in aftersales; however, most
automakers are not ready to take advantage. It's an area I'm
particularly focused on, and GP Strategies is leading the charge at
a time when the need to change has never been more pressing."
Another inaugural member of the GP Strategies Automotive
Advisory Board, Ernst Lieb is a
globally oriented business leader with operational and leadership
experience from stints as President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler
Australia Pacific as well as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz
USA. "I've dedicated my career to
establishing cultures of success through operational excellence,
and I think GP Strategies' emphasis on workforce transformation
positions them perfectly to help OEMs create innovative and
market-leading strategies," said Lieb.
Each board member brings a highly accomplished outlook to the
table, and each uniquely complements one or more of GP Strategies'
areas of concentration. Steffen
Szameitat, for example, noted, "The ongoing revolution in
drivetrains and car software is vast and rapid. To make this
transition happen, first top and middle management, then frontline
workers need to understand the new technologies and the
consequences for the customer. GP with its worldwide infrastructure
and multi-industry perspective is a perfect partner to develop such
learning ecosystems for European OEMs, importers and retail
partners."
Rounding out the Automotive Advisory Board, Dave Zuchowski comes with a wealth of expertise
in digital retailing solutions. "The conventional automotive
dealership model provides the greatest hotbed for potential
disruption and workplace transformation in today's business world,"
said Zuchowski. "Given GP's decades of experience in the field with
dealers and in the boardroom with global sales organizations, the
decision to join their advisory board was easy. I'm delighted to be
part of such a top-notch team."
"We're working on several groundbreaking offerings in the
automotive space for 2021," added Palochko. "The welcome input and
market-driven guidance from Dave, Ernst, Jeremy, John, and Steffen
will only serve to strengthen those efforts. We're excited to roll
up our sleeves and start building what comes next."
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:
GPX) is a global workforce transformation provider of
organizational and technical performance solutions. GP Strategies'
solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering
innovative and superior training, consulting, and business
improvement services customized to meet the specific needs of its
clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, automotive,
financial services, technology, aerospace and defense industries,
and other commercial and government customers. Additional
information can be found at gpstrategies.com.
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