Christie Coplen is a member of the Board and CEO and Industrial practices and co-leads the Automotive, Heavy Duty & Mobility Technology Practice. Known for her deep industry expertise, extensive leadership knowledge, and candid and consultative approach, Christie is a sought-after adviser on CEO search and succession planning, executive assessment and development, top team performance and board director recruitment. Christie focuses her client work on the automotive, heavy duty and mobility technology sectors, and brings firsthand leadership and technology experience from previous executive roles in the automotive industry.
Deep experience at the intersection of mobility and leadership
- Christie has significant experience in the technologies and advancements that are driving transformation in the automotive and mobility sector, including electrification, connectivity and artificial intelligence, and understands the implications of transformation for leaders and organizations.
- Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, she was co-founder and president of Versicor, a provider of turnkey design-to-distribution support with a focus on internet of things, mechatronics and software-based products within the industrial, health tech and consumer industries.
- Christie has diverse automotive experience spanning roles as director of advanced driver-assistance systems, electrical, thermal, interior and chassis engineering at Bright Automotive; director of vehicle engineering for Mercedes-Benz Technology; and various management positions with DaimlerChrysler.
Christie serves on the board of Inforum, which empowers companies to attract, retain and support the professional growth of women in the industry. She earned her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Auburn University, an M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Michigan State University.