In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "The Nearshoring Boom and Its Impact on Mexico’s Talent Landscape" Ron Hesse speaks with Jose Ruiz. Jose is President of IMD International Search Group and CEO of Alder Koten. Before his current roles, Jose was a partner in the global industrial practice of Heidrick & Struggles, a renowned executive search and leadership consulting firm. He worked in their Houston, Texas office and also served as a managing partner in their Monterrey, Mexico office. During this time, he gained valuable insights into executive search, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Prior to his career in executive search, Jose held leadership positions in engineering and operations management within manufacturing organizations in both the United States and Mexico. Notably, he served as the vice president and general manager at Holley Performance Products, a company owned by the private equity fund Kohlberg & Co LLC.
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Mexico Auto Sales & Production: Winners and Losers" Ron Hesse speaks with Thomas Karig. Thomas is a speaker and independent consultant on automotive industry and foreign trade issues, as well as on Governance/ESG system implementation. He teaches Corporate Governance & Integrity at the IESDE School of Management in Puebla, Mexico. Previously he worked for Volkswagen de Mexico in several management positions for 37 years. Most recently, as VP of Corporate Relations and the Compliance Officer. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry, the Association of Mexican Truck Manufacturers, as well as the Mexican-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the last three years serving as Chairman. Thomas sits on the Board of Directors of companies in the auto parts and real estate sectors.
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "China’s Automotive Industry: 2023 Review and 2024 Outlook" Ron Hesse speaks with Bill Russo. Mr. Russo is the Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping its clients to create the future of mobility. His over 40 years of experience includes 16 years as an automotive executive, including 19 years of experience in China and Asia. He has also worked nearly 12 years in the electronics and information technology industries. He has worked as an advisor and consultant for numerous multinational and local Chinese firms in the formulation and implementation of their global market and product strategies. Bill is also currently serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Current Status of U.S. - China Trade Issues: Focus on Section 301 Tariffs" Ron Hesse speaks with Les Glick, Chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team, based in their Washington DC Office. Mr. Glick is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee that has over 400 members. He is the author of 5 books, including on NAFTA and USMCA, and has given a series of seminars on the same topic. He has been active in obtaining 301 exclusions and helping companies with 301 duties through customs rulings on Country of Origin; Use of Duty Drawbacks, and other legal methods. He works with US importers and exporters from the top 10 automotive producing countries, including China, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, as well as US importers and industrial users.