Delphi Forms Technical Advisory Council

September 5, 2014

Patrick Ponticel

With 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, virtual remote access, geo-fencing, and vehicle tracking, Delphi Connect enables constant communication between owner and vehicle.

Delphi Automotive on Sept. 3 announced formation of a Technology Advisory Council designed to help guide the company's product strategies.

Council members include:

Hamid Akhavan, Principal at Telecom Ventures LLC, an international technology-focused venture capital firm, formerly CEO of Unify Inc. and T-Mobile International.
Jens Hadler, General Manager of German advanced automotive engineering supplier Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH and professor for sustainable mobility at the University of Magdeburg, formerly head of powertrain development at Volkswagen.
Magnus Jonsson, formerly Senior Vice President of Product Development for Volvo Cars. Currently serves on a number of boards of companies related to the automotive industry.
Ma Jun, Dean of Automotive Marketing & Management Institute and deputy dean of School of Automotive Studies, TongJi University.
Glenn Lurie, CEO, AT&T Mobility, formerly President of Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility.

“This council will help Delphi achieve one of our key objectives: to usher in a safer, greener, and more connected automotive industry,” said Rodney O’Neal, Delphi President and CEO. “These five immensely talented leaders will provide expert outside-in thinking to ensure we are investing in the right technologies that will create the most value for our customers and shareholders.”