Kelly Rickert is a Senior Manager of Business Development at Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America with 19 years of experience in the automotive industry. Kelly’s experience has covered a broad spectrum of focus from dealership repair technician, tier-1 engineering, as well as sales and business development. Over his career, Kelly has worked in a wide range of organizations from small start-up companies to large Fortune 500’s.

The Pop in Your Job:
I have always been fascinated with automobiles and technology since a very young age. Being able to work on the future of automotive technology in this ever-changing industry is what excites me most about my job.

I am an Expert in the Auto Electronics Industry with a special focus on Connected Car Modules and Future IVI/ ADAS/ Autonomous Vehicle Domain Controllers. Strong automotive electronics leader with 20 years of experience in Infotainment, Cockpit, ADAS and Electric Vehicle modules. Led global teams to deliver in-house built-to-print HW design and SW platforms, resulting in MEGA cost saving (>$300 Mil) and BEST in class quality. I was directly involved and led the System Architecture and Strategy for Leading OEM such as Ford (NA) and Global product. I know the Market Trend/ Technology and Cost Dynamics in the Infotainment Electronics (HW /Complex SW/Integration & HMI) area quite well from 2015 - 2025.

Zack Bolton is an experienced leader in Research and Development with a strong background in the automotive industry. He brings deep expertise in systems engineering, FMEA, Six Sigma, and advanced manufacturing processes. His work focuses on driving innovation and reliability in complex automotive systems. Zack holds an International Management Program certificate in Organizational Leadership from Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School, combining technical excellence with strategic leadership.

Jeremy Gray is Staff Product Manager for Sensors at General Motors, where he leads strategy and development for occupant and object detection technologies supporting safety and autonomous driving. With nearly a decade at GM, he specializes in competitive analysis and cross-functional product execution.

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc., a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, was established in 1979 to serve the North American automotive, heavy-duty truck and coach business. Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America offers a wide range of products and services, including High-Definition Locators, In Cabin Monitoring Systems, Predictive Lighting Systems, Electric Power Steering, EV Motor & Inverters and powertrain products such as Starters and Alternators.

Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 190,000 people worldwide

AUMOVIO – ready for the automotive transition We are the Adaptive Powerhouse for Future Mobility, making it safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. To achieve this goal, we provide innovative solutions and a wide variety of mobility services.

General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.