Executive Software Engineering Leader with extensive experience in the automobile industry. Renowned for spearheading transformational initiatives across global teams with a focus in Agile methodologies and software-enabled service innovation. James has been leading the connected vehicle space for the past 10 years. Currently, as the Director of Subscription and Customer Engagement at Stellantis, he leads the development of a global subscription platform to support Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 strategy. Previously he held several leadership roles at General Motors, where he drove groundbreaking advancements in mobile app development, immersive vehicle experiences, and connected customer solutions. He has a track record of optimizing product development processes, enhancing customer engagement, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve business goals. James is passionate about delivering customer-centric solutions, streamlining operations, and fostering the growth of global engineering teams.