Dauch Executive and Leadership Team

Cari Cabot, the Executive Assistant To President and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Dauch, manages high-level administrative workflows and strategic communication channels for the executive leadership team. Coordinating complex schedules and board-level interactions, the Executive Assistant To President and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer facilitates seamless decision-making processes across the global organization. This role involves synthesizing critical data from various departments to support the President and the Chief Financial Officer in executing long-term corporate objectives. By maintaining rigorous oversight of executive priorities, Cari Cabot ensures that leadership remains focused on the company's mission of delivering advanced driveline and metal forming solutions. Cabot also acts as a primary liaison for internal stakeholders, fostering organizational alignment and operational transparency. Through meticulous management of executive resources, the Executive Assistant To President and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer supports the overall stability and strategic trajectory of the company.

Christopher May, the Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer at Dauch, directs the global financial strategy, capital allocation, and fiscal reporting for the organization. Overseeing the integration of financial systems following the recent acquisition of GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, the Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer ensures robust economic health across 24 countries. This leadership role involves managing investor relations and aligning the company's capital structure with the evolving needs of the electric and hybrid vehicle markets. By optimizing cost structures and driving revenue growth, Christopher May directly impacts the long-term viability of the company's powertrain-agnostic portfolio. May also collaborates with the Board to evaluate strategic investments in precision metal forming technologies. Through disciplined financial oversight and rigorous risk management, the Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer secures the necessary resources to maintain the company's status as a premier global automotive supplier.

Laura Davidson, the Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Dauch, architects the digital infrastructure and cybersecurity frameworks supporting the company's global manufacturing footprint. Overseeing the implementation of advanced data analytics and enterprise resource planning systems, the Vice President & Chief Information Officer ensures seamless connectivity across 175 locations. This leadership role involves modernizing IT operations to support the production of complex driveline systems and precision metal components. By leveraging digital transformation initiatives, Laura Davidson directly impacts the operational efficiency and innovation capacity of the company. Davidson also manages the integration of secure communication networks to protect proprietary manufacturing data across international borders. Through the deployment of scalable cloud solutions and robust IT governance, the Vice President & Chief Information Officer enables the organization to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving automotive industry, ensuring that technology remains a core driver of the company's global success.

Dean Samuels, the Managing Director (Americas) at Dauch, directs all regional manufacturing operations and supply chain logistics across the Western Hemisphere. Overseeing the production of driveline systems and metal components, the Managing Director (Americas) ensures alignment with the broader corporate strategy for powertrain-agnostic solutions. This leadership role involves optimizing factory output to meet the rigorous demands of automotive original equipment manufacturers throughout North and South America. By streamlining regional workflows, Dean Samuels directly impacts the efficiency of the company's 175 global locations. Furthermore, Samuels coordinates with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced metal forming technologies into existing production lines. Through rigorous oversight of regional performance metrics, the Managing Director (Americas) secures the competitive positioning of the company within the complex automotive landscape, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence across all American facilities.