Christopher Glover graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa with a degree in Electronic Engineering in 1987.Glover’s lifelong career with Volkswagen then began, where he has held positions within information technology, product management, manufacturing planning and production. More than half of these positions were international assignments in Germany, Brazil, China, Mexico and now the United States. After a decade with Volkswagen of South Africa, Glover began his international career with two assignments in production in Wolfsburg, Germany. Following this, he returned to South Africa as a Product Planning Manager. In 2004, Glover joined production planning and industrial engineering at Volkswagen do Brazil. Years later, he returned to South Africa as Division Head for Production from 2007-10 and Division Head for Production Planning from 2010-12. As Head of Production Planning for SAIC Volkswagen in Shanghai from 2012-19, Glover was responsible for the planning and construction of seven new vehicle factories, including the first all-electric vehicle plant in Anting, Shanghai. He spent 2.5 years as Vice President of Production and Logistics at VW Mexico in Puebla before joining the team in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the beginning of 2022. As Executive Vice-President at Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Plant, Glover has overseen the successful launch of the ID.4 in 2022 and the factory’s transformation to become Volkswagen’s North American hub for electric vehicle and battery assembly. With Chattanooga now entrenched as a key player in the VW Group’s international strategy, Glover and team are now setting their sights on the future growth of the plant to meet the increasing demand for electric mobility in the North American region.Glover speaks four languages: English, Spanish, German and Portuguese. He is married with 3 children.

Dr. Sardar Asif Ayyub Khan, PhD, MBA, P.Eng., FEC, PMP, is the Continuous Improvement Lead at Stellantis Parts and Services, Supply Chain North America, driving competitive advantage and fostering innovation across the supply chain. With over 30 years of experience, he has excelled in industrial engineering, product launches, and World Class Manufacturing, demonstrating expertise in optimising business processes and leading transformative projects. Notably, he elevated an engine plant to become one of the corporation's most exceptional facilities. Renowned as a visionary leader and catalyst for change, Dr. Khan has a track record of consistently achieving remarkable outcomes by transforming processes into lean, efficient systems through strategic planning and innovative techniques.

Since 2013, Dr. Khan has served as a Professor of Engineering at the University of Windsor, imparting extensive knowledge to graduate engineering students. His academic background includes a BS in Electrical Engineering, an MS in Manufacturing Engineering from Wayne State University, an MBA from Central Michigan University, and a PhD in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Lawrence Technological University.

Dr. Khan's exceptional contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Leader of Leaders award by FCA for his outstanding leadership and the Windsor Essex County Engineer of the Year award, acknowledging his significant contributions to the engineering profession. He serves on several prestigious boards and committees and actively participates in philanthropic endeavors and community service initiatives, aiming to create a positive impact on others' lives and contribute to societal betterment.

• Redesigning factories for evolving technology and vehicle requirements
• Implementing layout, tooling, and cultural changes in automotive factories
• Exploring more advanced robotics and automation opportunities from body shop to final assembly
• Leveraging machine learning and AI to prevent stoppages and maintain accuracy
• The rise of AGVs, cobots, and flexible automation