Awards & Recognition
★AdWeek Brand Genius Award (2011) for Audi brand turnaround
★Irish America Magazine Business 100 list (2011, 2012) celebrating Irish-American corporate success
Notable Facts
→Currently CEO and President of Scout Motors, Volkswagen's electric truck startup launching in 2027
→Previously President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America (2018-2022)
→Former President of Audi of America (2012-2018), doubled sales from 93,000 to 226,000+ vehicles during tenure
→Led Audi brand turnaround as CMO starting 2006, responsible for Super Bowl advertising and 'Truth in 24' documentaries
→Graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges with B.A. in comparative literature
→Over 20 years experience in luxury automotive marketing and operations
→Speaking engagements include Hobart College President's Forum and industry conferences
→Leading Scout Motors' $2B South Carolina manufacturing facility and Charlotte headquarters expansion