Paul McCarthy

About Paul McCarthy

A thought-leader in the automotive and manufacturing sector and Duke global executive MBA with expertise in business leadership, strategy, planning, and mergers and acquisitions. A proven performer with the ability to identify and execute strategies to grow businesses, anticipate and exploit market shifts, and increase profitability. Successful managing international teams and running business units. Skilled at leading and motivating teams towards the achievement of challenging business goals; excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Areas of expertise include:• Business and Team Leadership• P&L Responsibility • M&A Strategy • Strategic and Commercial Due Diligence • Business Plan Reviews • Competitive Analysis • Product Planning• Market Entry Strategy• Market Forecasting• Technology Projections• Location and Capacity Planning• Leading International Teams

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association

   Jan 2026 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   President & CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association. We are the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers and remanufacturers. We have been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Our more than members are Strong by Association.Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in vehicle innovation. MEMA members supply the vehicle from cradle to grave: from its birth on the assembly line throughout the vehicle lifetime.MEMA serves vehicle suppliers through two membership groups: MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. Our members conceive, design and manufacture the parts, systems and technologies that make up over two-thirds of the value of every vehicle and keep hundreds of millions of vehicles on the road running safely and affordably. We meet and enhance society’s transportation needs and our members are committed to safety, sustainable businesses, innovation, and the people who rely on us.

Education

• University of Delaware

  B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, honors certificate, History, Mathematics

  1991 — 1995

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Executive Program

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Due Diligence
• Market Entry
• Product Planning
• M&a Experience
• Business Plan Reviews
• Market Research
• Team and Business Leadership
• Forecasting
• Competitive Assessment
• International Business
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Business Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• P&L Management
• Valuation
• Management Consulting
• Market Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Private Equity
• Analysis
• Business Strategy