Steering Through Change: Executive Perspectives on Automotive Trends

The automotive industry is at a crossroads, facing economic volatility, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological change. Join Greg MacKinnon, VP of Value Advisory at Loftware, for a fireside chat with two industry experts:

• Bill Newman, Automotive Industry Executive Advisor at SAP and former leadership team member of Volkswagen’s IT division
• Dr. Michael Traver, independent consultant in the transportation and energy sectors, and former senior researcher at Aramco’s Transport Technologies R&D

Together, they will examine the forces shaping the next five years of the global automotive sector, including U.S. and global tariffs, changes in consumer and commercial demand, potential shifts in production volumes, and the industry's push for greater supply chain resilience. Attendees will gain actionable insights to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Speakers

William Newman Automotive Industry Executive Advisor, SAP	Dr. Michael Travor Independent Consultant	Greg MacKinnon VP of Value Advisory, Loftware