Ivan Samalot

Ivan Samalot has extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles within the automotive industry. Ivan served as the Executive Vice President of Product Development, Corporate Quality & Program Management at ODL, Inc., where they led engineering, testing, program management, and corporate quality/six sigma teams. Prior to this, they were the Vice President of Engineering, R&D, and Program Management at Nartron, where they oversaw the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of electronic systems and components. Before that, Ivan was the Vice President of Global Engineering, Research & Development at CTS Corporation, where they were responsible for turning around a declining business and leading new initiatives within the Sensors & Mechatronics business unit. Earlier in their career, Ivan held various leadership positions at Delphi and General Motors, where they specialized in global product development, engineering management, and technical leadership.

Ivan Samalot holds a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University, which they obtained from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology from 1990 to 1995. In addition to their formal education, Ivan Samalot has obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include the "Top 5 Executive Certification" from Shainin LLC in January 2007, as well as several LinkedIn certifications on topics such as allyship, anti-racism, leadership, performance management, mergers & acquisitions, business acumen, and coaching high potentials.