Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) announced it has formed a Technology
Advisory Council as part of its ongoing commitment to lead the auto
industry toward a safer, greener and more connected future. The panel of
prominent global technology thought leaders will help guide Delphi’s
product strategies and ensure that its investments in technology are
driving the growth of the enterprise.
The advisory council includes global experts with strong regional
diversification:
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Hamid Akhavan – Principal at Telecom Ventures LLC, an
international technology-focused venture capital firm, formerly CEO of
Unify Inc. and T-Mobile International.
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Jens Hadler – General manager of German advanced automotive
engineering supplier Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH and professor
for sustainable mobility at the University of Magdeburg, formerly head
of powertrain development at Volkswagen.
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Magnus Jonsson – Formerly senior vice president of product
development for Volvo Cars. Currently serves on a number of boards of
companies related to the automotive industry.
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Ma Jun – Dean of Automotive Marketing & Management Institute
and deputy dean of School of Automotive Studies, TongJi University.
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Glenn Lurie – Chief executive officer, AT&T Mobility, formerly
president of Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility.
“This council will help Delphi achieve one of our key objectives – to
usher in a safer, greener and more connected automotive industry,” said
Rodney O’Neal, Delphi chief executive officer and president. “These five
immensely talented leaders will provide expert outside-in thinking to
ensure we are investing in the right technologies that will create the
most value for our customers and shareholders.”
The council will also advise Delphi on global megatrends and regional
public policy. “Delphi deliberately sought out council members that are
not only at the technological cutting edge, but also representative of
the global regions most critical to our business,” said Jeff Owens,
Delphi executive vice president and chief technology officer.
“For many, the automobile is the most technologically advanced product
people use in their daily lives,” said Hamid Akhavan, Delphi Technology
Advisory Council member. “What Delphi is doing with technologies in the
areas of active safety, automated driving and zero emissions is truly
impressive. I am honored to join such a prestigious group and excited to
contribute to an innovation-leading company during such a pivotal time
for the industry.”
About Delphi
Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a leading global supplier of
technologies for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets.
Headquartered in Gillingham, England, Delphi operates major technical
centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 32
countries, with regional headquarters in Bascharage, Luxembourg; Sao
Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China and Troy, Michigan, U.S. Delphi delivers
innovation for the real world with technologies that make cars and
trucks safer as well as more powerful, efficient and connected. Visit www.delphi.com.
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