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In Episode #801 of CXOTalk, we host Swamy Kotagiri, CEO of Magna International, a behemoth in the automotive manufacturing sector with $40 billion in revenue and 174,000 employees. The conversation sheds light on the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry.
This 45-minute dialogue explores the core of technology-driven disruption in the automotive space, including:
►The New Frontier of Mobility: The industry is evolving to meet shifts in consumer preferences and regulatory mandates. Electrification is emerging as more than just a compliance requirement.
►Strategic Balancing in Innovation: Kotagiri discusses Magna's approach to staying relevant through technological advancements, focusing particularly on the transition from traditional to electric drive systems.
►The Integral Role of Data: How Magna utilizes data for both product and process innovation. The conversation highlights the potential for new business models and efficiencies enabled by AI and machine learning.
Tune in for a comprehensive look at the ongoing transformations in automotive technology, making this episode a must-watch for executives and professionals invested in the future of mobility.
Read the full transcript: www.cxotalk.com/episode/disruptive-automotive-tech-ai-data-and-more-a-ceo-conversation
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Swamy Kotagiri is the Chief Executive Officer of Magna International and is Management’s sole representative on the Board. With over 30 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Magna, he brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the automotive industry, as well as the company’s culture, operations, key personnel, customers, suppliers and the complex drivers of its success. He previously served as Magna International Inc.’s President (2020) and Chief Technology Officer (2014 2019). Other Magna roles have included: President of Magna Electronics (2016 2018); President of Magna Power and Vision (2018 2020); President of Magna Powertrain Inc. (2017 2019); and various engineering leadership positions at Cosma International (2000 2013).
Prior to joining Cosma International, Mr. Kotagiri was a Structural Engineer at General Motors. Mr. Kotagiri has been featured in Business Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business and was named by Automotive News as a 2021 all star in the category CEO, Global supplier. He is currently a member of the Business Council of Canada and the MIT Presidential CEO Advisory Board.
Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world’s top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.

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