Connecting the Global Automotive Industry with Trusted Expertise, Media Reach & Strategic Partners
GlobalAutoIndustry.com connects automotive executives, suppliers, service providers, investors, and industry experts across major global markets — helping companies expand visibility, build relationships, and access trusted global and local expertise.
A Global Platform for Automotive Industry Executives
For more than two decades, GlobalAutoIndustry.com has served the global automotive industry with executive-level content, market insights, international business resources, and access to trusted experts. Our audience includes OEMs, Tier suppliers, aftermarket companies, technology providers, professional service firms, investors, consultants, and senior executives working across global automotive markets.
- Automotive industry-focused media and business platform
- Global audience of executives, suppliers, experts, and partners
- Strong focus on international automotive markets
- Practical content, resources, and business connections
- Trusted by automotive professionals across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other key regions
Led by Experienced Industry Professionals
GlobalAutoIndustry.com is led by seasoned automotive, international business, media, and strategic growth professionals with deep knowledge of the global automotive ecosystem.
Ron Hesse
Chairman & CEO
Before founding the HCI Group Ltd. (parent company of GlobalAutoIndustry.com) in 1996, Ron Hesse was director of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency Chicago office. He assisted more than 100 U.S. companies establish European operations and launched the agency's automotive acquisition initiative. Hesse spent 11 years in executive sales and marketing positions in the computer industry and co-founded several high-tech companies, including Ocean Communications Inc., a venture-backed business television and video production company whose programs aired on FNN, CNBC, NBC, ABC, PBS affiliates and CNN International.
He holds a master's degree in international management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a bachelor's of science in international business management from Ferris State University. A native of the Netherlands, Hesse speaks Dutch, English and German.
John Horrell
Sr. Vice President
Chad Upton
Director, Corporate Communications
Lis McNeil
Director, Sales & Marketing
Joshua Q. Leightener
Project Manager
Victoria de Rio Calabria
Assistant Project Manager
Partnerships That Expand Reach and Opportunity
GlobalAutoIndustry.com works with selected strategic partners who bring valuable services, expertise, technologies, market access, or business development opportunities to the global automotive industry.
Our strategic partnerships are designed to help automotive companies, suppliers, service providers, and industry organizations expand their reach, generate qualified visibility, and connect with relevant decision-makers.
Connect With Trusted Global and Local Experts
GlobalAutoIndustry.com helps automotive companies connect with trusted global and local experts across key business disciplines and international markets. These experts provide specialized knowledge and practical support for companies operating, expanding, investing, sourcing, selling, or managing risk in the global automotive industry.
International Media Partnerships
GlobalAutoIndustry.com welcomes inquiries from international media organizations, publishers, and industry platforms interested in automotive content collaboration.
If your publication or media platform is looking for high-quality automotive industry content for your audience, we invite you to contact us regarding licensing opportunities for our Audio Interviews and related executive content.
Our Media Partners
Why Companies and Partners Work With Us
GlobalAutoIndustry.com combines automotive industry credibility, global reach, targeted executive content, and long-standing international relationships — helping organizations reach the right audience, build visibility, and create meaningful business opportunities.
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