Corporate Partner | Detroit Summit 2026 Sponsor

Mazda North American Operations

"Mazda believes the future of our business is built through empowerment, visibility, and growth. By investing in women's voices and leadership at every level, we strengthen innovation, collaboration, and long‑term success — for our people, our products, and the communities we serve. Supporting the Women Automotive Network reflects Mazda's commitment to developing diverse talent and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and lead."

Mazda is a Japanese automotive brand with a longstanding commitment to crafting vehicles that create a genuine connection between driver and road. In the U.S. market, Mazda North American Operations offers a diverse lineup of cars, crossovers, and SUVs — including the popular CX-5, CX-50, CX-90, Mazda3, and the iconic MX-5 Miata — designed around the philosophy of purposeful design, meticulous craftsmanship, and human-centric engineering.

Mazda has consistently prioritized safety, earning recognition as the Safest New-Car Brand by Consumer Reports and receiving multiple 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards across its lineup. The brand is also expanding its electrified offerings, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid models, making sustainable driving accessible without compromising the driving experience Mazda is known for.

With a nationwide dealer network and a growing portfolio of electrified vehicles, Mazda continues to deliver on its promise of moving drivers in more ways than one.

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Summit Participation

Detroit 2025: Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety, Mazda North American Operations joined the stage with race car drivers Heather Hadley & Sally Mott for the exclusive premiere of "First to the Finish" — sponsored by Mazda.

Main stage session Detroit 2025 — Jennifer Morrison, Director of Vehicle Safety Mazda North American Operations; Heather Hadley, MX-5 Cup Racecar Driver, Hendricks Motorsports; Sally Mott, MX-5 Cup Racecar Driver, JTR Motorsport Engineering; Moderator Shea Adam, MX-5 Cup Announcer and Personality. — Main Stage Session, Detroit 2025
**Jennifer Morrison**, Director of Vehicle Safety, Mazda North American Operations
**Heather Hadley**, MX-5 Cup Racecar Driver, Hendricks Motorsports
**Sally Mott**, MX-5 Cup Racecar Driver, JTR Motorsport Engineering
**Moderator: Shea Adam**, MX-5 Cup Announcer and Personality

First To The Finish — Official Trailer | Mazda

Women in Leadership — Mazda's First Employee Business Resource Group

Mazda's Women in Leadership (WIL) Employee Business Resource Group was founded through the passion and determination of one person — and has grown into a thriving community of nearly 200 members driving mentorship and leadership development across the organisation.

"One meeting. One 'yes.' One spark. That's how Heather O'Rourke helped turn an idea into Women in Leadership (WIL) — Mazda's very first Employee Business Resource Group. Five years later, WIL is a thriving community of nearly 200, driving mentorship and leadership development across Mazda. See how Heather's journey shows what's possible when passion and purpose come together."

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Read Heather O'Rourke's story — and explore careers at Mazda