MEMA Retools Operational Construction, Pronounces Govt Appointments

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The venerable commerce affiliation for motorcar and mobility suppliers, elements producers and remanufacturers introduced a brand new model and enterprise construction as MEMA, the Car Suppliers Affiliation.

MEMA additionally introduced two government appointments: Collin Shaw is MEMA’s new chief business automobile officer and chief working officer of the MEMA Unique Gear Suppliers section. Mike Jackson was promoted to government director of technique and analysis.

The umbrella group will embrace two teams — down from 4 — MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MEMA Unique Gear Suppliers.

The realignment, MEMA famous, is meant to create a stronger, extra unified group that may higher serve and symbolize constituents by convening all members beneath simply the 2 teams.

As automobile suppliers, we’re transferring the world ahead. We’re rising. Coming collectively to develop our base, our voice, and our affect. And all of it begins with our group transferring ahead. Realizing we’re sturdy by affiliation. We’re MEMA. https://t.co/PRo1OzqxAs. pic.twitter.com/ImETOoti1m

— MEMA. The Car Suppliers Affiliation (@MEMADC) January 12, 2023

“Everyone knows the panorama for automobile suppliers is quickly altering. We’ve seen the transformation in our business with applied sciences and new improvements. Though the longer term would possibly maintain some uncertainties, there’s clearly no debate on the truth that markets and merchandise and enterprise fashions will likely be disrupted. The longer term clearly will look in another way and MEMA should embrace that change,” MEMA CEO Invoice Lengthy stated throughout a digital city corridor presentation Jan. 12. “The problems, or headwinds, that the business is going through are frequent throughout all of our member segments.”

MEMA famous these points embrace: a shift to electrified and autonomous automobiles, provide chain disruptions, sustainability issues, employee availability and coaching, the digital workplace, the necessity for U.S. manufacturing competitiveness globally, and the altering regulatory and legislative panorama.

Different new developments inside MEMA embrace:

• The Heart for Sustainability, a brand new platform for all members as they navigate the more and more complicated processes and necessities of a profitable sustainability program.
• A useful resource for Variety, Fairness, and Inclusion the place workers and members can interact in significant dialogue and share greatest practices to develop protected and welcoming enterprise environments.
• Larger entry to member councils, programming, occasions, and MEMA’s advocacy workers in Washington.

Shaw joined MEMA in 2022, and earlier than that was liable for North American enterprise technique at ZF Group. He has greater than 15 years of expertise within the mobility business inside the automotive and business automobile sectors. He has labored for a number of international corporations and types, with roles in advertising, communications, technique, digital options and enterprise improvement.

Shaw stated key areas to give attention to within the unique gear suppliers section embrace addressing the problems round electrified automobiles, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and security issues “as we see highway accidents seemingly not going away.”

Jackson was most lately government director of technique and analysis for MEMA’s gentle responsibility unique gear division.

In his expanded function, Jackson will assist all segments of MEMA, together with the unique gear, aftermarket, remanufacturing, business automobile and authorities affairs. He famous he’ll lead a data-driven analysis group centered on bringing insights and readability round business and market tendencies.

“In at present’s complicated transportation setting, knowledge is key. MEMA’s technique and analysis group will function a precious useful resource for well timed and related market intelligence and strategic evaluation,” stated Jackson in a launch.

MEMA is happy to announce the launch of the Heart for Sustainability, led by John Chalifoux, to assist our members as they navigate the more and more complicated processes and necessities of a profitable sustainability program.

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— MEMA. The Car Suppliers Affiliation (@MEMADC) January 12, 2023

Based in 1904, the group consists of 1,000 members — 65% of whom have annual revenues of $100 million or much less.

MEMA has workplaces in Washington, Southfield, Mich.; and Analysis Triangle Park, N.C.

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