Christopher Salinas

Global Powertrain Product Planning

Christopher Salinas is an accomplished professional in powertrain product planning, currently managing the Global Powertrain Product Planning team at PACCAR since June 2023, focusing on diesel and zero-emission vehicles for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. Prior experience includes serving as Product Planning Manager for North American Volvo and Mack class 8 vocational products at Volvo Group from June 2015 to May 2023, where Christopher developed comprehensive R&D plans and led cross-functional teams. Additional roles at Volvo Group included Product Planning Analyst, Lead Project Manager, and participation in the Volvo Group International Graduate Program, enhancing management and leadership skills through global exposure. Earlier experience includes engineering co-op positions and hands-on roles as a welder, mechanic, carpenter, electrician, and plumber. Christopher holds an Executive MBA and a Master of Engineering Management from Duke University, as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas-Pan American.

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