[CXOTALK LIVE FRIDAY] CEO View: Automotive and Mobility Disruption

FRIDAY, Aug 18
10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET

Dear Reader,

The automotive industry stands at the threshold of a transformative era, fueled by disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and internet of things (IoT). In this episode of CXOTalk, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Swamy Kotagiri, the CEO of Magna International, one of the leading global automotive suppliers, with revenue of $37 billion and 174,000 employees.

This 45-minute dialogue will explore the core of technology-driven disruption in the automotive space, including:

• CEO Perspectives and Priorities: As a former CTO, how does Swamy's technology background come into play?

• Challenges for Traditional Players and New Entrants: What are the contrasting opportunities and obstacles for established manufacturers versus emerging industry disruptors?

• Sustainability and the Future of Mobility: How is the shift towards electric vehicles and sustainability shaping the industry's trajectory?

• Strategies for Talent and Innovation: How is Magna cultivating the necessary skills and fostering innovation to remain at the forefront of change?

Join us for an insightful discussion of these and other critical topics that are redefining the automotive industry.

Swamy Kotagiri is the Chief Executive Officer of Magna International and is Management’s sole representative on the Board.

With over 30 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Magna, he brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the automotive industry, as well as the company’s culture, operations, key personnel, customers, suppliers and the complex drivers of its success. He previously served as Magna International Inc.’s President (2020) and Chief Technology Officer (2014 2019). Other Magna roles have included: President of Magna Electronics (2016 2018); President of Magna Power and Vision (2018 2020); President of Magna Powertrain Inc. (2017 2019); and various engineering leadership positions at Cosma International (2000 2013).

Prior to joining Cosma International, Mr. Kotagiri was a Structural Engineer at General Motors. Mr. Kotagiri has been featured in Business Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business and was named by Automotive News as a 2021 all star in the category CEO, Global supplier. He is currently a member of the Business Council of Canada and the MIT Presidential CEO Advisory Board.

Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world’s top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.

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