THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.

THE EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 2021 (DATE TBD).

SAA members are invited to meet Toyota executives and get an update from the world’s largest automaker on March 23, 2020 in an exclusive event at Toyota Motor North America R&D Headquarters.

Technology is radically reshaping mobility in ways that will profoundly impact communities around the world.  Join us to hear from two of Toyota North America’s (TMNA) senior executives about how the company is leading the way to this mobility future:

• Jeff Makarewicz, Group Vice President for Advanced Mobility Research & Development, will provide an overview of the strategies and investments driving Toyota’s global efforts to achieve its vision for Mobility for All. 
• Deb Schroeder, Vice President of Purchasing Supplier Development, will discuss how collaboration and communication will continue to form the core of Toyota’s supplier partnerships within the evolving mobility ecosystem.

Following a networking breakfast, attendees will hear insights from Toyota leadership which will be followed by a lengthy Q&A period. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance by sending an email to info@saaauto.com.

Register today as space is limited.

Speakers:

Jeff Makarewicz

Group Vice President – Advanced Mobility Research & Development

Toyota Motor North America

Jeff oversees technical strategy and planning, advanced mobility research and development, and innovation and Monozukuri solutions for TMNA North America.

Deb Schroeder

Vice President of Purchasing Supplier Development

Toyota Motor North America

Deb is responsible for procurement and supplier development for body, powertrain, electrical/electronics and chassis.  She also has responsibility for the project management and supplier relations functions.

Daron Gifford

Partner, Strategy and Automotive Consulting Leader

Plante Moran

Daron has more than 40 years working in the manufacturing and automotive industries, with over 30 years in management consulting, including prior leadership positions in the automotive and manufacturing consulting practices of Deloitte, KPMG, and A.T. Kearney.