GKN Automotive is a world-leading global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. Its origins date back to 1759, and for the last 70 years it has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, putting key technologies into series production. It is the trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building, and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies. It is the global leader in sideshafts, with eight out of ten of the world’s best-selling cars using its sideshaft technology. The first eDrive system was fitted to a production car over 20 years ago and GKN Automotive is now powering over two million electrified vehicles worldwide. 

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Markus Bannert

Nic Zerbst

Shaoling Qiu

Volker Schwarz

Thierry Minel

Sean Bannon

Mark Gabriel

Dirk Kesselgruber

Clare Wyatt

Andrea Arobio

The Leadership Team at GKN Automotive is responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the company. Comprising senior executives from various functions such as technology, finance, operations, and human resources, they collaborate to drive innovation in electrification and advanced driveline systems while ensuring sustainable growth and effective governance. Their collective expertise fosters cross-departmental alignment, enabling GKN Automotive to maintain its leadership in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

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