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10 automotive consultants
Each of these ten people works or has worked as an automotive consultant or advisor, either independently or within a consulting firm. Readers can learn how outside advisors approach automaker and supplier questions such as growth strategy, product development, supplier economics and due diligence.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dr. Martin Stahl
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director · Stahl Automotive Consulting
Managing Director of Stahl Automotive Consulting since 2013; his profile describes the firm as a boutique consultancy with a strong focus on the automotive industry that advises executive teams in industrial businesses. He was Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (2009–2013) and worked in R&D Strategy at BMW Group (1999–2005).
Franck Leveque
LinkedInExperience: Independent Strategy & Innovation Consultant Automotive & Mobility · Mobility Consultant
Independent Strategy & Innovation Consultant Automotive & Mobility since 2025, and Senior Consultant Market Affairs (External Advisor) at CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers since 2026, where his profile describes supporting CLEPA's aftermarket and market affairs activities with a focus on automotive supplier interests. He was Partner, Vice President Automotive & Transportation at Frost & Sullivan (2010–2021).
Maike Larsson
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Automotive Strategy · EY-Parthenon
Manager, Automotive Strategy at EY-Parthenon since 2023, and former Senior Consultant, Automotive Strategy at EY-Parthenon (2022–2023). Her profile describes advising global automotive OEMs and suppliers on fundamental strategic issues, with a focus on the supplier industry and the software-defined vehicle ecosystem. She was Product Owner, Function Architecture & Integration at Volvo Cars (2022).
Mark Johnson
LinkedInExperience: External Advisor Automotive & Engineering Transformation · Bain & Company
External Advisor Automotive & Engineering Transformation at Bain & Company since 2026, and Founder and Director of MOJO Technical Consulting Ltd. since 2026; his profile describes MOJO's focus as automotive product creation and engineering transformation. He was Director Business Excellence, Product Engineering at JLR (2022–2026) and Director and Head at Tata Motors Design Tech Centre (2017–2022).
Paul Hackert
LinkedInExperience: Senior Expert Associate Partner · McKinsey & Company
Senior Expert Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company since 2017, and former Expert, Product Development at McKinsey & Company (2013–2017). His profile describes him as an automotive product development consultant and executive with vehicle line, component/system and business experience. He was Engineering Director, Nissan Technical Center N.A. at Nissan Motor Corporation (2003–2010).
Paul Spadafora
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Avante Global Consulting
Chief Executive Officer of Avante Global Consulting since 2019. His profile describes him as a global automotive consultant with expertise in M&A, due diligence, reorganization, restructuring and strategy, with consultation areas including electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles and vehicle and supplier product development. He was Chief Engineer, Global SUV - North American Programs at General Motors (2012–2017).
Peter Burger
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant Automotive Strategy & Supplier Economics · Freelance
Independent Consultant Automotive Strategy & Supplier Economics (freelance) since 2023. His profile describes independent automotive strategy and commercial due diligence advisory work, including advising automotive OEMs. His listed consultant roles include Network Strategy Consultant - EMEA at Volkswagen Group (2024–2025) and Manufacturing Strategy Consultant - Global at Kumho Tire (2025).
Prabal Bhaduri
LinkedInExperience: Strategic Advisor to several Companies · PSB Automotive Consultancy
Strategic Advisor to several Companies at PSB Automotive Consultancy since 2016. His profile describes him as a consultant and advisor in automotive, vendor development and supply chain management, and says the consultancy provides consultancy, strategy and training across the automotive and allied industries. He was Senior Vice President at Lumax Industries Limited (2008–2010).
Ronald Muccioli
LinkedInExperience: International Automotive Advisor · Muccioli Consulting :LLC
International Automotive Advisor at Muccioli Consulting since 1995 and Partner at Automotive Insight, LLC since 2023. His profile describes product development automotive executive experience across vehicle and business development, including product planning, program management, vehicle engineering and launch. He was Executive Director at Fiat (1995–2002).
Suchit Bhagat
LinkedInExperience: Principal Consultant - Mobility Advisory (Americas) · Frost & Sullivan
Principal Consultant - Mobility Advisory (Americas) at Frost & Sullivan since 2026, and former Senior Manager - Consulting (Automotive and Transportation) at MarketsandMarkets (2023–2025). His profile says he advises OEMs and suppliers across North America, Europe and APAC on growth strategy, pricing, go-to-market design and commercial transformation.
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's background to your question: former OEM engineers and product leaders suit product development and launch issues, while strategy-firm consultants suit market, pricing and supplier strategy work. Ask which vehicle segments and regions they have advised on, since passenger car, commercial vehicle and EV questions can differ.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What should an automotive supplier analyze before committing to a new OEM program?
- 02How do you assess commercial risk when doing due diligence on an automotive supplier?
- 03Where do automakers and suppliers most often underestimate cost or timing in the shift to electric and software-defined vehicles?
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