Mary Kay Dodero

Mary Kay Dodero serves as the Executive Director of Communications at Adient since October 2016, where responsibilities include leading global communications strategy and media relations for the automotive seating supplier. Prior to this role, Dodero held positions at Johnson Controls, including Director of Communications and Employee Communications Manager, focusing on public relations and internal communications for the Automotive Seating division. An extensive background in communications includes a tenure at Gale (formerly Thomson Gale) as Senior Director of Communications & Creative Services, where project oversight and brand management were key. Additional experience spans roles at Nissan Motor Corporation, Ameritech Publishing, The Detroit News, and General Motors, emphasizing public relations, corporate communications, and editorial leadership. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Communications from Oakland University and completion of a Strategic Leadership program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.