Elizabeth Krear

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ABOUT ELIZABETH KREAR

Experienced and driven strategic growth executive responsible for the Electric Vehicle Practice at J.D. Power. Built upon the foundation of J.D. Automotive division to build the newly formed EV Practice, with products leveraging data and insights to support clients and the extended industry through the transition to an electrified product portfolio with optimum business performance. Increased revenue 300%, and frequently quoted in all major news outlets as an SME.With a foundation of 30+ years in the automotive industry, led some of FCA’s most important and profitable vehicles, including: The Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, and more recently the advanced Body on Frame Electrified portfolio. Recognized for communication and inspire team building to achieve results from concept through launch. Efficiently managed $Billion dollar budgets with a focus on revenue, innovation, new technologies, quality, cost and timing. Global experience working in US, Mexico and Europe with a respect and appreciation for diversity, and knowledge of international regulatory requirements.As a committed mentor, I value empowering and developing next-gen leadership talent in the industrial and environmentally sustainable sector.Board experience: Lawrence Technological Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee member, Women@Power Board member, FCA’s Women’s Alliance Board Member.In 2020, received Automotive News honor “100 leading women in North American Automotive Industry”, and in 2023 named “Top Women in EV” at the Global EV Summit.