Women Automotive Network

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the latest edition of the Women Automotive Network Leadership Interview series George Ayres, Managing Director of AutomobilityAdvisors, had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Feuell, CEO of the Chrysler brand at Stellantis. Chris sees potential in STEM-related fields, particularly in software development and engineering.

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Women Automotive Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

An interview with Patrícia Cavaco, Sustainability Manager at Yazaki! Why did you join the Women Automotive Network? I became a member of the Women in Automotive Network because I strongly believe in the impact of professional communities. One, that as women, we must stand up for ourselves.

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Women Automotive Network

MAY 21, 2024

Why did you join the Women Automotive Network? I joined the Women Automotive Network because I want to support and provide another perspective, share my experiences, and help where I can to push the message that we are #BetterTogether. In one word, what is the opportunity for women in automotive currently Trailblazers

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This year’s Women Driving Auto Retail event, hosted in conjunction with NADA Show 2024 in Las Vegas, included the announcements of the initiative’s three inaugural awards. The awards, sponsored by RouteOne, were developed to recognize the women and men pushing gender diversity forward.

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Dealer World

MARCH 19, 2024

CDK Global Award recognizes Jones as an outstanding female leader in the automotive industry RENTON, WA – March 19, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group today announced that CFO Shirley Jones has been recognized with a 2024 “Women Paving the Way” award from CDK Global.

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Women Automotive Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Currently, I serve as the Portfolio Director for WomenIN at the VUKA Group, a start-up portfolio dedicated to empowering women and driving impactful change across various sectors. Operationally, I oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and team management, continuously monitoring performance metrics for improvement.

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Women Automotive Network

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An impressive line-up of upcoming Leadership Interviews has been announced from Women Automotive Network including Jaclyn McQuaid, President and Managing Director, General Motors Europe; Linda Jackson, CEO of Peugeot; and Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler Brand, Stellantis.

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Women Automotive Network

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the most recent LinkedIn Live interview hosted by the Women Automotive Network , Nicole Scott, Technology Journalist sat down with Katharina Hopp, Senior Vice President at Bosch , to discuss the future of work in the automotive industry. However, Hopp acknowledged that in a company of Bosch's size, it's impossible to catch everything.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

Embracing the Future of Leadership: A Panel Discussion on Innovation, Diversity, and Talent in the Automotive Industry At the Women Automotive Summit on the 4th June we had the privilege of welcoming over 400 attendees to our first US Summit. The Women Automotive Network is a global community of 39,000 from 108 countries.

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Women Automotive Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Sandra Gonzalez is a program manager in the Automotive group at Flex in Stuttgart, Germany. I’m a programme manager at the Flex automotive design centre in Stuttgart, Germany. I enjoyed the work, particularly interacting with our customers and explaining the regular efficiency improvements we made. My story begins in Mexico.

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Women Driving Auto Retail

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

How do you manage used cars? Prepare to pivot ahead of market fluctuations and inventory volatility through better data to value cars accurately, buy more profitable vehicles and manage inventory. He has held every position from sales manager to general manager. Windshield or rearview mirror?

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Women Automotive Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the November edition of the Women Automotive Network Leadership Interview Series Andy Fellows, Managing Director of Aquilae speaks with Jaclyn McQuaid, President and Managing Director of General Motors. You can also view the whole interview on the Women Automotive Network YouTube Channel here

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 11, 2024

When I first registered for the Women In Automotive (WIA) conference, I was unsure what to expect. The breakout sessions offered tracks in Leadership, Marketing, Women in the Workplace and Client Experience. These women were now extending their hands to help pull others up alongside them.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Canadian automotive industry is collectively embracing hiring women, but the not-for-profit Empowering Auto would like to see dealerships become more involved in the movement. There’s more and more women in the industry in literally every area.” I absolutely encourage it. I think they will be pretty excited by what they find.”

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 22, 2024

Car Pros Automotive Group announced in a press release that CFO Shirley Jones has been recognized with a 2024 “Women Paving the Way” award from CDK Global. The award spotlights women who have been a beacon for change for women in the automotive industry. and is the 45th largest auto group in the nation, according to the release.

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 13, 2025

As car-buying behavior evolves, local dealerships must adapt their marketing efforts to capture the attention of potential customers in this vibrant community and beyond. This strategy ensures that potential customers searching for vehicles within the locality find your dealership first.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MAY 28, 2024

Dealers can improve their business if they start treating leads as people instead of sales and instead create a culture of customer hospitality, according to industry experts who spoke at the 360.Agency However, he also noted that the majority of customers who go into dealerships don’t fill out their lead forms.

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AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In the automotive industry, managing dealership operations efficiently is paramount to success. Dealer management systems (DMS) serve as the backbone of automotive businesses, facilitating tasks ranging from inventory management to customer relations. Come meet your next mentor or make that decision to become a mentor.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MAY 2, 2024

Please join me at the Women In Automotive Championing Change Conference on May 15-18, 2024, in Colorado Springs, where I will be a keynote speaker. WIA invites you to also join the Women In Automotive Community and WomenPowered Mentorship program where you can meet your, or become the, next mentor.

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Solera

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of corporate leadership, women are increasingly making significant strides and leaving an indelible mark on the business world. Join us on a journey of empowerment and excellence as we showcase the remarkable women leaders driving innovation and making a lasting impact at Solera.

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Autocar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When I took over, our new-car customer loyalty was at the lowest level it had ever been; it's now at the highest level it has ever been." Smith said he was also proud to have overseen an almost doubling of women in management positions to a level that now sits above 30% in the group.

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AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One hour later that same day, I also got a call from Toyota’s human resources saying I was one in only 10 who got into the 2009 Management Training Program. I’m also the co-chair of the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) Member Experience & Events Committee. Did I mention I’m a singer? Authenticity. Who are you? Consistency.

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Dealer World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Donors included Car Pros employees, customers, as well as business partners and vendors. Thank you to our Car Pros team members, customers and vendors for being part of this.” The “Car Pros Cares” initiative began in 2006 to find opportunities to give back to the communities in which Car Pros dealerships are located.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Around 150 retailers attended and 30 retailers received accolades for their customer service, digital excellence, innovation, commitment to sustainability, and for successfully adapting to challenges. This year marked the introduction of two brand new categories, New Car Retailer of the Year, and the Woman of the Year.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 28, 2024

For the remainder of the week, the students took part in work experience placements in different departments across the business, including marketing, accounts, and customer services, as well as in sales and service roles at the company’s Toyota and Lexus branches.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 23, 2024

Their human resources team has been working on developing a pipeline for women leaders in automotive. Over the years, Hyundai Canada said they have “successfully closed the gender gap in automotive with 39 per cent of team members self-identify as women, and 50 per cent of National Managers identify as female.”

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Though women comprise half of the workforce, they constitute less than a quarter of auto dealers and staff. So, it makes sense that some of those female dealers are looking to increase that representation in order to better reflect their communities and customers. Car Dealer’s Daughter Church was born into a family of dealers.

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Dealership News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Amberly Allen is the Managing Partner of Dealer Merchant Services and President of DI Marketing.   DI is also an FCA approved vendor, a Lithia approved vendor and some of the first dealers she worked with are still her customers today.  Over the past 18 years she has worked with the very best in the automotive industry.  

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 4, 2024

Since joining PureCars, Donalson has held sequential leadership positions as regional manager, national director and senior vice president. Prior to PureCars, she spent five years with GS Marketing managing sales, parts and service marketing programs.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JUNE 27, 2024

He also noted that her leadership style helped pave the way for women in automotive in Canada. “She “We are excited to be working with the team at Nurse to further grow the business and serve customers throughout the Whitby market.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

G etting the right people in place, and keeping them happy and productive is the surest proven path to dealership success, better customer satisfaction and profitability. But why do so few dealerships get it right? Why are so few dealerships able to hold onto their best performers? So clearly, throwing money at the problem isn’t working.

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Women Driving Auto Retail

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Plus, learn how transparency with the customer can lead to more sales. Take away tips for finding pre-owned inventory in a tight market and managing reconditioning costs to operate a profitable wholesale operation.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Miller said she was honoured to be recognized and to be part of the community of “amazing women” who have received the award. Supporting diversity within the automotive industry is essential as we continue to evolve the customer experience to match the uniqueness of each individual,” she said in a statement.

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Autoleadstar

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Moreover, they serve as an excellent opportunity for dealerships to learn about new business models, customer engagement techniques, and operational efficiencies that can significantly enhance their competitive edge. NADA Show 2025 Dates: January 23-26, 2025 Location: New Orleans Ernest N.

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Motor Trader

MAY 7, 2024

Customer Journey Award – Focus Motorstore Focus Motorstore developed a really polished car journey for its customers. Its website was developed with the customer in mind, with all vehicles clearly photographed and described. They also allow customers to reserve vehicles online and carry out a free finance check.

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Drive.com

MARCH 7, 2024

The Managing Director of GM Australia is back in her hometown after 10 years in Detroit, ready to tackle the local launch of Cadillac, the transition to electrification … and life as a mother of three. I share that in the most humble way to show other women in the business that it’s not the end of your career.”

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By implementing various innovative tactics, automotive brands can reach a wider audience and attract potential customers to their website and social media pages. By developing a strong social media presence focusing on engagement with your target market, there is a better chance of generating potential customer leads.

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