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The 2025 Brake Colloquium & Exhibition kicks off with a powerful keynote from one of the automotive industry’s most respected voices: Michael Robinet, Vice President of Forecast Strategy and Chair of the Global Forecast Council at S&P Global Mobility.
Key Highlights
- Industry Veteran: Robinet brings 37 years of experience in automotive market analysis and forecasting.
- Leadership Role: Chairs the S&P Global Mobility Global Forecast Council, guiding industry strategies.
- Historical Impact: Contributed to the 2009 Chrysler and GM restructurings and pioneered electric vehicle supply strategies.
- Community Involvement: Serves as a Director at the Automotive Hall of Fame and a trustee for the SAE Foundation.
- Media Presence: Authors the “Supplier Eye” column in SAE’s Automotive Engineering magazine.
With more than 37 years of experience in automotive market analysis, forecasting, and supplier strategy, Robinet offers a unique and authoritative perspective on the forces reshaping the global mobility landscape. As the Chair of the newly established S&P Global Mobility Global Forecast Council, he is at the forefront of guiding industry-wide understanding of commercial transitions, production dynamics, and long-term strategy.
Throughout his career, Robinet has helped shape critical moments in automotive history—from contributing to the Canadian components of the 2009 Chrysler and GM restructurings to pioneering supply base strategies during the shift from internal combustion engines to electric propulsion. His early leadership at CSM Worldwide helped establish the foundation for what is now one of the industry’s most trusted production forecasts.
Beyond forecasting, Robinet is a dedicated contributor to the automotive community. He serves as a Director at the Automotive Hall of Fame, a two-term trustee for the SAE Foundation, and a founding board member of the Canada-US Business Association. He also shares his expertise monthly in SAE’s Automotive Engineering magazine through his long-running “Supplier Eye” column.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Robinet’s expert analysis and strategic vision as he explores what’s next for global vehicle production, supplier networks, and electrification—setting the tone for an insightful and impactful week at the 2025 Brake Colloquium & Exhibition.
For more information on the 2025 Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, visit the official event website.
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