10 automotive consultants
Former chief engineers and engineering or executive directors from General Motors, Ford, Nissan, JLR and Fiat sit beside consultants at McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, EY-Parthenon and Frost & Sullivan in this group of automotive consultants, and several advise independently or through firms such as Stahl Automotive Consulting. They suit an OEM or supplier weighing outside help on product development, supplier economics, growth strategy or due diligence.
Professionals to explore
Dr. Martin Stahl
LinkedInExperience: Former Managing Director · Stahl Automotive Consulting
Since 2013, Dr. Martin Stahl has been Managing Director of Stahl Automotive Consulting, advising executive teams in industrial businesses, and was Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (2009-2013). At BMW Group, Martin worked in BMW Brand Strategy (2008), BMW Group Product Portfolio (2005-2007) and R&D Strategy (1999-2005), and is based in Grünwald, Germany. Brand, portfolio and R&D strategy roles make Martin a fit for product portfolio questions.
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Franck Leveque
LinkedInExperience: Independent Strategy & Innovation Consultant Automotive & Mobility · Mobility Consultant
Supporting supplier interests in aftermarket, trade, connectivity, fleet and data is Franck Leveque's work as Senior Consultant Market Affairs (External Advisor) at CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers (since 2026), alongside a role as an Independent Strategy & Innovation Consultant Automotive & Mobility (since 2025). Franck was Vice President Strategy & Innovation (Europe) at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions (2021-2025) and Partner, Vice President Automotive & Transportation at Frost & Sullivan (2010-2021). Suited to aftermarket and supplier questions in Europe.
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Maike Larsson
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Automotive Strategy · EY-Parthenon
Maike Larsson is Manager, Automotive Strategy at EY-Parthenon (since 2023), advising OEMs and suppliers on strategic issues with a focus on the supplier industry and the software-defined vehicle ecosystem, after Senior Consultant, Automotive Strategy there (2022-2023). At Volvo Cars, Maike was Product Owner (2022) and Solution Architect (2020-2022) in Function Architecture & Integration. Based in Germany, a fit for software-defined vehicle questions.
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Mark Johnson
LinkedInExperience: External Advisor Automotive & Engineering Transformation · Bain & Company
Two current advisory titles, both since 2026, belong to Mark Johnson: External Advisor Automotive & Engineering Transformation at Bain & Company and Founder and Director of MOJO Technical Consulting Ltd., with a focus on automotive product creation and engineering transformation. Mark was Director Business Excellence, Product Engineering (2022-2026) and Director Advanced Engineering (2007-2016) at JLR, and Director and Head at Tata Motors Design Tech Centre (2017-2022). A fit for engineering transformation questions.
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Paul Hackert
LinkedInExperience: Senior Expert Associate Partner · McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company has been Paul Hackert's home since 2013, first as Expert, Product Development (2013-2017) and as Senior Expert Associate Partner since 2017. Paul held Vice President, Platform Engineering Vehicle Line Executive, Atlantic at Fisker (2010-2012), Engineering Director, Nissan Technical Center N.A. at Nissan Motor Corporation (2003-2010) and Engineering Manager and Chief Vehicle Engineer at Ford Motor Company (1985-2003). The pick for vehicle program product development questions.
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Paul Spadafora
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Avante Global Consulting
At Avante Global Consulting, where Paul Spadafora has been Chief Executive Officer since 2019, the consulting work spans M&A, due diligence, restructuring, electric and autonomous vehicles and vehicle and supplier product development. Paul was Global Vice President - Product Development, Magna Exteriors at Magna International (2017-2019) and Chief Engineer, Global SUV - North American Programs at General Motors (2012-2017), and has been Director of Professional Engineering Programs & Industry Executive Liaison at the University of Detroit Mercy since 2020.
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Peter Burger
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant Automotive Strategy & Supplier Economics · Freelance
An Independent Consultant Automotive Strategy & Supplier Economics since 2023, Peter Burger lists OEM and supplier strategy, market intelligence, pricing and procurement, and commercial due diligence as focus areas. Consulting roles include Manufacturing Strategy Consultant - Global at Kumho Tire (2025), Network Strategy Consultant - EMEA at Volkswagen Group (2024-2025), Market Strategy Consultant - Europe at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (2024) and Business Intelligence Consultant - EMEA at BMW Group (2023-2024). Good for supplier economics questions.
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Prabal Bhaduri
LinkedInExperience: Strategic Advisor to several Companies · PSB Automotive Consultancy
Vendor development and supply chain management are the areas Prabal Bhaduri covers as Strategic Advisor to several Companies at PSB Automotive Consultancy since 2016, describing over 35 years across the automotive and allied industries. Prabal was also Strategic Advisor at Pulsar Rubber Manufacturing Co Pvt Ltd (2014-2016) and TVS LOGISTICS SERVICES LIMITED (2011-2013) and Senior Vice President at Lumax Industries Limited (2008-2010), and is based in Pune. A fit for supplier development questions.
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Ronald Muccioli
LinkedInExperience: International Automotive Advisor · Muccioli Consulting :LLC
Product planning, program management, time to market, vehicle engineering and launch make up the product development experience Ronald Muccioli brings as International Automotive Advisor at Muccioli Consulting :LLC since 1995 and Partner at Automotive Insight, LLC since 2023. Ronald was Executive Director at Fiat (1995-2002), Retired Executive Director at Roush (2003-2023) and Past Senior Advisor to Dean for Transportation Design at Lawrence Technological University (2009-2023). A fit for program timing and launch questions.
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Suchit Bhagat
LinkedInExperience: Principal Consultant - Mobility Advisory (Americas) · Frost & Sullivan
Principal Consultant - Mobility Advisory (Americas) at Frost & Sullivan since 2026, Suchit Bhagat advises OEMs and suppliers in North America, Europe and APAC on growth strategy, pricing, go-to-market design and commercial transformation. Suchit was Senior Manager - Consulting (Automotive and Transportation) at MarketsandMarkets™ (2023-2025), Senior Market Advisor(Automotive and ICT Strategy) at Frenus GmbH (2021-2023) and Assistant Manager(Project Management and Product Development) at Stellantis (2018-2019). A fit for pricing and go-to-market questions.
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Choose the right perspective
For product development and engineering questions, pick one of the four with General Motors, Ford, Nissan, JLR or Fiat titles: Paul Spadafora, Paul Hackert, Mark Johnson or Ronald Muccioli. Peter Burger, Maike Larsson, Prabal Bhaduri and Franck Leveque focus on suppliers and supplier economics, Suchit Bhagat fits growth strategy and pricing, and Dr. Martin Stahl pairs McKinsey engagement management with BMW strategy roles.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What should the first month of an automotive strategy engagement deliver for a Tier 1 supplier facing price pressure from OEMs?
- 02When is a former OEM chief engineer a better hire than a strategy firm for a product development question?
- 03How should a supplier prepare for commercial due diligence when an investor is reviewing its OEM programs?
About this directory
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