Smart Factories need smarter people As automotive manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, the industry faces a fundamental reckoning about workforce development. Four industry leaders reveal how they are reshaping roles, building skills and bridging the gap between automation ambitions and human capability. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Francesco Ciancia returns to lead Stellantis global production Stellantis has appointed Francesco Ciancia as Global Head of Manufacturing, reuniting with an executive whose international experience in lean production and transformation will shape its future operations. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Schiebe replaces Burzer in lead production and supply chain role at Mercedes Leadership shifts at Mercedes-Benz as Schiebe takes production role, Burzer moves to CTO, and Schäfer retires after three decades Marcus Williams
Tata veteran Balaji to lead JLR as Mardell steps down Indian automotive giant promotes longtime CFO to lead British luxury brands through electrification push as retiring CEO delivers record financial performance Ilkhan Ozsevim
