Russ Dotson

Russ Dotson is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader in the automotive industry, boasting over 20 years of experience in driving recruiting strategies and managing high-performance teams. They have a proven track record in full-cycle recruitment and optimizing talent acquisition processes, having played key roles at companies such as Gestamp North America, HTI Cybernetics, and FORVIA. Currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Russ leads functions across multiple plant locations while managing a team of recruiters and presenting reports to C-level executives. Their expertise extends to addressing complex recruitment challenges and implementing strategic workforce solutions, supported by a solid foundation from their time in the United States Navy.