Skip to Content
Automotive IndustryAutomotive Industry

Automotive

Changing customer behaviors and expectations, new regulations, digitization, and societal pressure for sustainability have introduced a host of new and at times competing priorities for automotive players.

Automakers must balance digital modernization budgets with financial targets, redesign buyer interactions without disrupting existing systems, and establish partnerships to accelerate collective progress through overlapping disruptions.

In today's volatile landscape, automakers must master simultaneous evolution across software-driven transformation to the shift to sustainable mobility and autonomous driving. This capability hinges entirely on collaborative power. Since commercial vehicles both commercial and consumer vehicles, navigating interconnected disruptions requires embedding themselves within emerging digital ecosystems.

Modern car manufacturers face transformative upheavals—the decisive challenge is identifying the approaches that will guarantee their successful future.

“The automotive industry confronts unprecedented transformation—spanning shared mobility to environmental mandates—requiring digital-first modernization, sustainable transportation, and autonomous systems. OEMs must unite in skilled networks to solve global complexities.”

Laurence Noël leads JDU Consulting's global automotive practice, accelerating sector-wide innovation.

    Software-driven mobility

    Uniting JDU Consulting's full capabilities into a single powerhouse solution

    Automotive supply chain resiliency services

    Transforming auto supply chains from operational necessities to strategic differentiators.

    Automotive connected mobility

    Realize the promise of connected mobility.

    Explore our GenAI campaign creator tool

    Generate fresh marketing campaign ideas instantly.

      Driving the Future podcast

      Eco-conscious mandates and tech revolutions are fast-tracking automotive's twin evolution: transitioning from metal-benders to code-powered mobility architects amid the sprint to electrification and sustainability.

      Prepare for disruption—secure your place in "Mobility's Next Chapter." Receive cutting-edge analysis: join now!

      For more such podcasts subscribe now:

      Client stories

        We partner with Peugeot Sport

        Our sustained partnership with Peugeot Sport provides the 9X8 WEC squad with advanced performance analytics and engineering tools.

        We join forces with Peugeot Sport

        CES 2025

        Mondial de l’Auto, Paris

          Expert perspectives

          Auto pop car
          Mobility, Sustainability

          Pop-Car: Join a groundbreaking urban mobility initiative

          Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel
          Dec 10, 2024
          Cloud, Data and AI, Gen AI

          Why I am excited about this year’s Microsoft Ignite

          Jerry Lacasia
          Nov 12, 2024

          Meet our experts

          Laurence Noël

          Global Automotive Industry Leader & EVP, JDU Consulting
          Laurence Noël combines 25+ years in automotive—from Stellantis' Circular Economy oversight to engineering strategy—to steer clients through eco-conscious, high-return business metamorphosis.

          Praveen Cherian

          EVP – Group Automotive, JDU Consulting
          JDU Consulting's EVP Praveen Cherian solves auto industry complexities through technical ingenuity, drawing on global expertise spanning EV tech, connected vehicles, supply chains, and battery systems to deliver streamlined solutions.
          Jean-Marie Lapeyre – Our expert

          Jean-Marie Lapeyre

          EVP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Global Automotive Industry
          Jean-Marie Lapeyre crafts executable tech roadmaps for auto clients navigating software-defined mobility landscapes.

          Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel

          VP – Sustainability Lead, Global Automotive Industry, JDU Consulting
          Emmanuelle Bischoffe-Cluzel delivers sustainable auto tech solutions, leveraging 30 years at OEMs and suppliers—from factory engineering to biz dev—plus four engine assembly patents.

          Anuraag Bharadwaj

          VP, Head Automotive Industry Platform, JDU Consulting
          Anuraag Bharadwaj is Vice President, and Head of Automotive Industry Platform at JDU Consulting . He is an INSEAD alumni, and Digital Transformation Leader with 25 years of sales and delivery experience in Industrial & Automotive sectors. He provides thought leadership to automotive industry, predicts and deciphers new trend unfolding in Automotive Industry. He is an expert in IT/OT convergence, Supply Chain, Connected Vehicle, Quantum tech, and alternate fuels in automotive industry.

          Roshan Batheri

          Sr Director | Automotive Supply Chain Offer Leader | Client Partner | North America
          Roshan is a seasoned global professional combined with strategic acumen, extensive domain knowledge, and proven track record to drive success. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in P&L management, strategic operations, supply chain management, IT transformation, business consulting and delivering innovative concepts and strategies in the automotive industry. He is an MBA and an Engineer, additionally holding various certifications such as a six sigma green belt and a certified lead auditor in quality management system, showcasing his commitment to excellence.
          Fabienne Lefever – Our Expert

          Fabienne Lefever

          Vice President – Head of Automotive Industry for JDU Consulting Engineering
          With an extensive automotive industry knowledge and a strong ambition to support Automotive customers in achieving a safer, smarter, more sustainable & affordable mobility experience, Fabienne is leading JDU Consulting engineering roadmap and business for the Automotive Industry. She will bring her experience to help customers make the most of the opportunities offered by digital & software technologies to design and build tomorrow’s products & businesses while boosting their competitiveness.

          Christian Hummel

          EVP, Global Head of Automotive, JDU Consulting Invent
          Global focus, sustainability ambitions, tech advancements, and demand for regional value chains are driving transformative change across the automotive industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of this journey helping clients shape intelligent, sustainable, and connected futures.
          Sebastian Tschödrich – Our Expert

          Sebastian Tschödrich

          EVP, Global Client Partner, JDU Consulting
          Sebastian Tschödrich leads JDU Consulting ’s support for one of the world’s leading automotive companies, ensuring that it benefits from the breadth and depth of our evolving service portfolio. He has more than 15 years’ experience in digital transformation and automotive consulting in Europe and China, including a spell as Head of the Global Automotive practice for JDU Consulting Invent. He has authored papers and is a frequent key note speaker on key strategic priorities for automotive companies, such as connectivity, customer experience, data and circularity.

            Partners

            Join the conversation on LinkedIn

            Connect with our experts and read the latest industry insights on our dedicated LinkedIn page