In honor of Women’s History month, Director of General Motors Women’s Retail Network, chats about mentoring and leadership. GM has been on a mission to ensure that, because women buy so many cars–and so many of their cars–that women have the opportunity to grow professionally within the company, too. I recently sat down with General Motor’s…
What Drives Her: Dorothy Glinton Fought Discrimination and Stereotypes to Force Change in The Auto Industry
Inspired to Build a Better Life For Her Kids, She Changed Her World, Too. When Sonari Rhodes Glinton, a business correspondent for National Public Radio, thinks of his mom and her friends—the women who raised him on the South Side of Chicago–he thinks of the movie “Hidden Figures.” Like those brilliant African-American women who toiled behind…
What Drives Her: Claudia Marquez Paved the Way and Broke the Glass Ceiling at Hyundai Mexico
Can a Latina succeed in a male dominated automotive world? Claudia Marquez, president of Hyundai’s Mexico division, told us that the answer to that question is a resounding yes. Generous with her thoughts and palpably driven by achieving objectives, Claudia Marquez sure has proven it—at an international level. What are the keys to her success…
Creating a Place at the Table: Introducing the Women of Color Automotive Network
These women in automotive are changing the world – for all of us. Close your eyes and think of your mechanic. Hold that image in your mind. Now, think of a car salesman. What do they look like? What do they sound like? Hold that image. Stand them next to the mechanic in your mind….
What Drives Her: Brehanna Daniels Is Paving the Way for Women in NASCAR’s Pit Road
NASCAR is still dominated by white guys. But not for long. But Brehanna Daniels broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first African American female pit crew member. Right before the next decade begins, it’s poignant to see how this rising star switched up her career path with an unexpected opportunity: NASCAR. Brehanna is just…
What Drives Her: Sandra Phillips Rogers, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer, is Driving Toyota to a Greater Future
Her dual roles are united by a single passion: To help others achieve their best. “I’m always drawing connections to things that happened in the past and what they say about your future,” said Sandra Phillips Rogers, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Diversity Officer of Toyota, North America. If she’d thought of things that way…
What Drives Keitha Blackburn, Manager, Experiential Marketing At Porsche Cars North America
From aerospace to the fast pace at Porsche Cars North America. You might think that working at Porsche Cars North America would be a thrill in itself. The world class sports cars, the sound of them zipping around the track, the racing leadership, the reputation for innovation. But for Keitha Blackburn, manager of experiential marketing,…
Making Magic, Lemonade and Milestones: “What Drives Her…” Meet Olabisi Boyle of Hyundai
The air crackles around her with life, energy and creativity as she discusses the current project of the day. Meet Olabisi Boyle, VP of Product and Mobility at Hyundai Motors, who has made it her mission to connect the dots, create a legacy of inspiration and innovation, and enjoy her world along the way. Getting…
What Drives Her: Alison Rahm, Chief Engineer, Dodge Charger
The woman who designed one of the fastest cars on the road, and made sure her kids would love it, too. When Alison Rahm was hired for her first design job at Chrysler, her boss told her she’d be designing headliners. She enthusiastically thanked him, excited for the opportunity. Then, she went to look up…
What Drives Her: Lexus CMO Lisa Materazzo’s Journey from Finance to Automotive Marketing
She loved cars, but chose finance. Then Toyota called. “The DMV told my dad that if the bought one more car he’d have to get a dealer’s license,” Lisa Materazzo, vice president of marketing at Lexus, said. Growing up, her dad was car fanatic and so were her two brothers, so it’s no surprise she…