Carla Bailo to retire, Alan Amici named CAR CEO

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.—The Center for Automotive Research has named Alan Amici as its next president and CEO.

Amici, who has more than three decades of experience with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and TE Connectivity, replaces the retiring Carla Bailo in the top spot for CAR.

"It is an extraordinary time to be in the mobility industry," Amici said. "Technical innovation is driving enormous changes to the products and processes that drive our business. CAR's commitment to independent research is and will remain essential to its core values.

"It is an honor and a privilege to lead the CAR organization."

The announcement was made at the 57th annual Management Briefing Seminars.

Amici officially will assume the role Sept. 1.

Bailo will have led the Ann Arbor-based organization for five years.

"It has been a true pleasure working with such a talented and respected team at CAR," Bailo said. "I'm sure the CAR organization will continue to thrive under the new leadership. Alan is a great addition to lead the team as the industry transitions to EVs, CAVs and beyond."

With the Italy-based Fiat Chrysler, Amici held a number of positions in engineering, manufacturing and service, and he served as vice president and CTO, transportation services, for the Switzerland-based TE Connectivity.

He is the owner of two patents and a recipient of the Walter P. Chrysler Technology Award.

The non-profit CAR conducts independent research and analysis on critical issues facing the automotive industry.