Ann Arbor, MI — The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is thrilled to announce that Shilpan Amin, Global Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at General Motors, will take the keynote stage at the 2025 Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) this September 15–17 at Michigan Central Station in Detroit.
Amin and his team are at the center of a rapidly shifting global auto industry. His keynote will offer an insider look at how GM is tackling today’s most complex supply chain challenges—from electrification and geopolitical dynamics to digital transformation and sustainability—while strengthening its supply chain to lead in a new era of mobility.
“If you want to understand how a global OEM is thinking, planning, and managing its supply chain right now—this is the room you need to be in,” said Elizabeth Krear, President & CEO at CAR. “Shilpan Amin’s experience managing complex issues with a broad range of stakeholders in the service of creating a resilient supply chain will undoubtedly make his keynote essential listening for MBS attendees.”
Why You Need to Be There
This isn’t just another keynote. It’s an opportunity to hear firsthand how a top automotive executive is navigating a time of historic change and positioning one of the world’s largest automakers for long-term leadership. Attendees will gain exclusive insight into:
- Future-proofing supply chains amid global instability
- What supplier collaboration looks like in a post-pandemic world
- The company’s approach to electrification, AI, and innovation
60 Years of MBS — A New Era, A New Home
As MBS celebrates six decades of industry leadership, it returns to the heart of the automotive world—Detroit—at the newly restored Michigan Central Station. The venue itself is a powerful symbol of transformation, innovation, and Detroit’s resurgence as a global mobility hub.
Join Us for this milestone celebration
To learn more about the 60th Anniversary MBS and to sign up for updates, please visit www.cargroup.org/mbs or contact Mark Garrison at carmarketing@cargroup.org.
Center for Automotive Research
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is an independent, non-profit organization conducting industry-driven research and analysis. Focusing on critical areas like Energy & Sustainability, Technology, and Labor, Economics, and Policy. CAR has been a trusted resource for the automotive industry for over twenty years. www.cargroup.org
