TU-Automotive launches the TU-Automotive Hall of Fame
(PRWEB) April 22, 2016 -- The inductees are individuals whose vision, long-term commitment and passion have shaped the fabric of the connected vehicle industry. Their work has broken down barriers and created ground-braking products and pushed the automotive sector from a traditional industry to a leading segment of the fast-moving IoT industry.TU-Automotive is proud to present the 2016 inductees of the TU-Automotive Hall of Fame:
Fred Blumer
Co-founder of Hughes Telematics, Inc. (2006-2011) and currently CEO and co-founder of Vehcon, Inc.
Jon Bucci
Vice President, Connected Vehicle Technology Division at Toyota (2000-2013) and currently Founder at Bucci Consulting, LLC
Francis Dance
ConnectedDrive Manager at BMW China and BMW North America (2003-2013) and currently President at Dance Consulting, LLC.
Chet Huber
President and CEO at OnStar (1995-2009) and currently Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School
Chuck Link
Co-founder of Hughes Telematics (2006-2012) and currently Founder and Chief Technology Officer for M2MD Technologies, Inc.
Kevin Link
Co-founder of Hughes Telematics (2006-2012) and currently Chief Creative Officer at Covey PR and Marketing
Scott McCormick
President of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association (2004 to present)
To learn more about their achievements and career highlights, take a look at the TU-Automotive Hall of Fame website: http://www.tu-auto.com/detroit/awards-hall-of-fame.php
TU-Automotive, managing director, Gareth Ragg stated, “We are incredibly proud to announce this group of highly respected industry figures as our inaugural TU-Automotive Hall of Fame class. The connected car currently rides high in the media as its impact on the future of mobility begins to be truly felt. But it hasn’t always been this way. These individuals embody the leadership and dedication that has accelerated the development of our industry over the past two decades to the decisive point where we find ourselves today.”
The official induction will take place on June 7th in Novi, Michigan during the TU-Automotive Awards. This will take place the day before the annual TU-Automotive Detroit Conference and Exhibition. Over 300 of the most influential names in the automotive technology industry will converge to highlight the work accomplished by those industry pillars. Tickets to attend the ceremony are available for purchase here: http://www.tu-auto.com/detroit/awards-register.php
About TU-Automotive:
Tracking Automotive Technology: TU-Automotive is the reference point and communications hub for the evolving automotive technology segment as it converges with consumer electronics, mobile and IoT to re-define connectivity, mobility and autonomous use-cases. For more information visit: http://analysis.tu-auto.com/ or follow us on Twitter @TUAutomotive
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Contact:
Emilie Leblanc
Marketing Manager | TU-Automotive
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Email: emilie(at)tu-auto(dot)com
Emilie Leblanc, TU-Automotive, http://www.tu-auto.com/detroit/awards-index.php, +44 2073757178, [email protected]
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