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In honour of Black History Month, we wanted to celebrate a few of the prominent figures in the automotive industry’s history. Whilst we cannot highlight every Black pioneer, we want to spotlight these individuals who have impacted auto history and helped drive our industry and society forward. Charles R. Patterson: Founder of the World’s First African American Automotive Company, C.R. Patterson & Sons Company (1893). Born a slave in West Virginia, Charles escaped to Ohio and learned blacksmithing. He later founded C.R. Patterson & Sons in 1893, the first African American-owned automotive company. Competing with Ford, he shifted to manufacturing trucks and buses, becoming a key supplier for Midwestern school districts transitioning from horse-drawn carriages. 🚌 Garret Morgan: made a crucial contribution to modern traffic safety by introducing the yellow light. Before his innovation, traffic signals switched directly from green to red, causing accidents. His addition of the yellow signal helped reduce early automobile collisions. 🚦 Richard B Spikes: a pioneering African American engineer, patented the first turn signals. He also invented key automotive safety components, including safety brakes, an automatic car washer, and most famously, the first automatic gearshift. 🚗 Emeline King: In 1983, Detroit native King became Ford's first Black female Transportation Designer. Over her nearly 25-year career, she designed the interior of the award-winning 1994 Mustang, contributed to the 1990 Ford Probe and 2000 Thunderbird, and patented a 15-inch wheel cover for the 1989 Thunderbird. 🚘 Black History Month celebrates the rich heritage of the Black community and encourages reflection on the ongoing fight for equality. It also reaffirms our commitment to fostering diversity and creating a culture where everyone collaborates to achieve success year-round. #Blackhistorymonth

Paris Auto Show 2024 🚗 BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has urged the EU to reconsider its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars, warning that it risks shrinking Europe’s automotive industry and increasing reliance on China's battery supply chain. Zipse argues that lower-than-expected EV sales and unsustainable subsidies make the ban unrealistic, proposing a "correction" to the 100% battery-electric vehicle (BEV) target. He emphasized the importance of Europe's combustion-engine expertise, which supports a vast supply chain. While some countries, like Italy, support reviewing the ban, Germany opposes it due to climate concerns. Automakers also face near-term pressures, with 2025 emissions targets approaching, potentially leading to hefty fines of up to €15 billion for non-compliance. Industry bodies such as the ACEA are also calling for a delay in the targets. #batteries #automotiveindustry #automotivesupplychain #ICE

Another testimonial – this time for Alex Pineda! 👏 “I am pleased to recommend Alex Pineda, who played a pivotal role in helping me secure a new executive position. From our very first interaction, Alex demonstrated exceptional professionalism, industry insight, and a clear understanding of the career trajectory I was aiming for. Throughout the process, she provided invaluable guidance, helping me fine-tune my approach and prepare for interviews. Their deep network within the industry, led me to a fantastic new role that aligns perfectly with both my skills and long-term career goals. What truly stood out to me was Alex personalized approach. Alex took the time to understand my experience, strengths, and aspirations, ensuring that each opportunity presented was aligned with my vision for growth. Her ongoing support and transparent communication made the interview process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend Alex Pineda to any professional seeking a dedicated and insightful partner in their career journey.” Great work Alex! #CLMSearch #CLMAmericas #testimonial

The US set a grid-scale BESS deployment record in Q2 of 2024. With over 3GW of new deployments in Q2 2024, energy storage is becoming essential to the US power grid, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest report. Grid-scale storage reached its highest Q2 deployment ever - 9,982MWh—a 59% year-on-year increase. California, Arizona, and Texas lead the way, accounting for 85% of the total capacity. Storage is addressing rising energy demand, weather volatility, and the need for grid resilience. The rapid growth in the energy storage sector, as highlighted by the significant growth in 2024, presents key implications for energy storage businesses recruitment efforts: Increased Demand for Leadership: As energy storage becomes a core component of the US power grid, companies will require strategic leaders with expertise in scaling operations, market expansion, and technology innovation.  Geographically Focused Talent Needs: With California, Arizona, and Texas dominating 85% of deployments, there will be a high concentration of executive recruitment in these states. Leaders with experience in state-specific energy regulations and local utility partnerships will be especially valuable.  Resilience and Risk Management Expertise: Executives with skills in managing grid resilience, responding to volatile weather patterns, and navigating the challenges of renewable energy integration will be sought after.  Policy and Regulatory Knowledge: As the market grows, navigating the evolving regulatory landscape will be critical.  #CLMSearch #CLMAmericas #BESS #energystorage 

Happy 2 Year anniversary to Sidney Morgan! 🎉 Today marks 2 years since Sid joined CLM as an Associate Search Consultant. He’s since been promoted to Senior Search and more recently to Associate Client Partner.  Sid has shown huge growth both professionally and personally and his hard work and dedication has enabled him to build strong relationships with both clients and candidates in the ICE & Electrification space. Sid, we’re very proud to have you as part of the team and we can’t wait to see how you continue to progress! “Sid, is one of the hardest working individuals in the room and you can see that he cares about what he does and puts in all aspects of his work, you are sure to have a great experience when working with Sid from a candidate to client and he lives by the CLM values.  It’s great to see Sid continue to grow inside of work and outside of work and his attitude to working and collaborating within the teams is a real joy” - Ashley Falloon    #CLMSearch #CLMEurope #LifeatCLM 

The Tiara Awards 2024! Last night, some of the team attended the Tiara Awards in London as CLM were nominated for the Scale Up of the Year award! Although we didn’t take home the win, we had a memorable night celebrating some of the best recruitment agencies in the UK, and we are honoured to have been included, even more so for our efforts in scaling CLM over the past few years. Thank you to the Tiara Awards for a great night, to the judging panel for their consideration, and to our clients, candidates and amazing team! #CLMSearch #CLMEurope #TiaraAwards2024 #Scaleupoftheyear 

Austin Updates 🏙️ Last week, after The Battery Show, Taylor Nathaniel and Ashley Falloon visited the Austin office to catch up with Jack Cahill and the team. They had a great time being shown around the city and we have some exciting things coming up for the Austin office, including a new office move, and expanding the team in the new year. For those in the Austin area, we are looking for consultants with either 180 or 360 experience, to join us in January 2025. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, international business, and to learn from and work alongside some of CLM's most successful consultants - please reach out to Rosie H. for more information! #CLMAmericas #LifeatCLM #hiring

The Battery Show 2024 🔋 It's been a great week, packed with meetings, for our team who attended The Battery Show in Detroit. Thank you to the Battery Show for hosting another successful event and providing an opportunity to network, learn and discuss the exciting future of battery technology.

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚 Yesterday, marked the loss of a remarkable leader and visionary 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚. His vision for accessible, innovative, and sustainable mobility has had a lasting influence on the automotive industry, helping shape both local and global trends. As Ratan Tata once said: "𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞." At CLM, we recognize and celebrate his extraordinary impact on the business world, philanthropy, and innovation. He will certainly be remembered for making a difference. May his legacy continue to guide future leaders and innovators.  #RatanTata #Leadership #Visionary

The global automotive AI market is expected to exceed USD 13.0 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 15.6%, according to Transparency Market Research. AI is revolutionizing vehicle safety, performance, and efficiency. From real-time data processing with edge computing to AI-powered cybersecurity, connected and autonomous vehicles are becoming smarter and more secure. In manufacturing, AI is speeding up development, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality. In design and manufacturing, AI is streamlining operations—reducing time to market, optimizing vehicle performance, and improving product quality. Industry leaders like NVIDIA, Intel, Tesla, and Waymo are driving innovation, while automakers like Toyota and BMW are heavily investing in AI R&D to stay ahead. #AI #AutonomousVehicles #ConnectedCars #Cybersecurity