About the Speaker: Rafael Larrauri is the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Americas at Hitachi Astemo, overseeing a $5 billion USD P&L across 25 sites in the Americas, with a workforce of over 14,500 employees. With extensive expertise in Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive business, Rafael leads operations in steering and drivetrain, brakes, suspension, ECU, EV motors, and ICE components for a variety of vehicles, including medium to light vehicles, ATVs, and motorcycles. Known for his strategic thinking, resilience, and ability to build effective teams, Rafael brings a wealth of experience in P&L management and manufacturing operations