Brian Karabelski
Director | Shape Corp. | MBA | Detroit Catholic Central Athletic Hall of Fame
- Role
- Director Stellantis Key Account at Shape Corp.
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Karabelski
With over 25 years in the automotive industry and eight years in strategic account leadership, I specialize in building lasting OEM partnerships and driving sustainable growth. As Director, I align Shape’s objectives with those of our customers to ensure mutual success through collaboration, innovation, and trust.I lead the teams managing our General Motors and Stellantis accounts, advancing new technologies and strengthening cross-functional coordination. Together, we’ve navigated major industry shifts, from post-COVID recovery to inflation to electrification, while maintaining our focus on growth, long-term alignment, and being a forward-thinking partner to our customers.
Experience
Director Stellantis Key Account
Jan 2025 — Present · Novi, MI, US
Identified an opportunity to drive growth and strengthen a legacy automotive partnership, forming and leading a cross-functional team to reimagine what’s possible with Stellantis.Focus on strategic account leadership, long-term alignment, and revenue optimization, while introducing innovative technologies across Stellantis functions. These efforts foster collaboration, position our organization as a forward-looking partner, and create opportunities for sustainable growth and stronger executive relationships.
Education
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
International Masters in Management (IMM), Business Administration and Management, General
2015 — 2016
Grand Valley State University
BSE, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
1997 — 2002
TIAS School for Business and Society
International Masters in Management (IMM), Business Administration and Management, General
2015 — 2016
Skills
- Stamping
- Product Design
- Account Management
- Roll Forming
- Injection Molding
- Process Improvement
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Plastics
- Business Development
- Engineering Management
- New Business Development
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