About The Author

Jamie Zinser

Vice President, Global Automotive, Novelis Inc.

Jamie Zinser is Vice President of Global Automotive at Novelis, where she is responsible for global automotive commercial strategy.

Jamie has nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. Prior to joining Novelis, Jamie was Chief Technology Officer at Global Automotive Systems, where she was responsible for new business development strategy, product and process engineering, and program management. Jamie also worked at DURA Automotive Systems for two decades in engineering and leadership roles.

Jamie is a sought-after speaker for industry events and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry and as a Rising Star by Crain's Automotive News. She is a mentor to the Women of Tomorrow (WOT) Mentor and Scholarship Program for at-risk young women.

Jamie is also Vice President of Alumobility and a member of its Board of Directors, where she lends her expertise in automotive and aluminum technology development, OEM-supplier collaboration, and global manufacturing to the organization's mission.

Jamie earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from GMI Engineering and Management Institute in Flint, Michigan (now Kettering University).