Women Automotive Summit: EUROPE

7th October 2025, Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgart, Germany

Women Automotive Awards Celebrating Excellence Across the Automotive Industry

🏆Winners to be announced at the Women Automotive Summit 🏆

This year’s awards will take place during the Cocktail Reception at the Women Automotive Summit Europe and the winners for all categories will be announced during the ceremony.

When: 7th October 2025
Where: Forum am Schlosspark, Stuttgart, Germany

Join us at the 2025 Women Automotive Network Europe Awards as we honour the individuals and organisations driving progress, innovation, and leadership across the automotive sector!

Last year’s awards brought together nearly 500 industry leaders during the Women Automotive Summit: Europe, recognising outstanding achievements and celebrating those making a lasting impact within the industry.

This year, we are once again inviting you to nominate those who are inspiring change, leading with purpose, and delivering transformative initiatives that move our sector forward. Whether through exceptional leadership, groundbreaking innovation, mentorship, or cultural change, we want to shine a spotlight on those making a difference.

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Women Automotive Awards 2025 Shortlists

🌟 People Award Categories🌟

Inspirational Role Model Award

This award recognizes an individual in a who inspires others through exceptional leadership, integrity, and support. They serve as a role model, mentoring and empowering colleagues to succeed while driving positive change within the automotive industry.

Estelle Huynh

IC Design-Technical Director

NXP Semiconductors

Frances Miller

IO Programme Delivery Director

JLR

Helene Lanssens

Chief Product Officer

Nextlane

Kayleigh Husband

Corporate Strategy and Planning Manager

Nissan Automotive Europe

Stefanie Gamperl

Manager Corporate Strategy

BMW AG

Vanessa Repp

Vice President Future Product

Opel / Vauxhall

Leadership Excellence Award

This award celebrates mid to senior leaders who champion access, opportunity, and advancement for all. They ensure diverse voices are heard, foster equitable growth, and cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive.

Daniela Rittmeier

Head of Generative AI Accelerator

Capgemini

Isotta Cerri

Head of Material Engineering Division, Research & Development

Toyota Motor Europe

Karoline Kalt

Head of Business Development and Strategy

Schaeffler AG

Katherine Zachary

Region Vice President Communications

Nissan Motor Corporation

Lucia Pace

Group Chief Financial Officer

Maserati

Saritha Auti

VP and Group CISO

CARIAD

Rising Star Award

This award honours a dynamic early-career professional (aged 35 or younger) who is already making a significant impact within their organization and the wider industry. They demonstrate ambition, innovation, and a passion for creating positive change.

Danielly Cortes

Global Director of Resins & Compounds

Stellantis

Harita Hinglajia

Strategic Category Manager

Continental AG

Kara Johannes

Release Train Engineer - Automotive Onboard Security

ETAS GmbH

Kat Poole

Commercial Programmes Manager

INEOS Automotive

Kirti Balani

Technical Lead

Magna International

Marta Longin

Head of Communications

Bugatti Rimac; Rimac Technology; Rimac Group

Allyship Award

This award recognizes individuals who actively support and advocate for the advancement of women in the automotive industry. Through mentorship, advocacy, and action, they work to remove barriers and create opportunities for others.

Alison Jones

Chief Parts & Services Officer

Stellantis

Giuseppe Grillo

Senior Director of R&D

NXP Semiconductors

Jacob Saunders

Accessories Attributes Feature Owner

Jaguar Land Rover

Jill Huptas

EATC Calibration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Michael Simpson

Vice President SCM and Logistics AMIEO Region

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd

Zuzana Dymová

Director Indirect Procurement

Adient

Mentor of the Year Award

This award recognizes someone who consistently demonstrates the importance of mentoring by dedicating time to support mentees over the year. They significantly impact their mentees' personal and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Christiane Stein

Director

S&P Global

Emanuela Minniti

Senior Business Development Manager

The White Owl Circle / INVERS GmbH

Mandisa Gordon

Finance Business Change Manager

JLR

Monika Pietrzyk

VP - Qualification and Learning, People Development, Culture - Europe

Schaeffler AG

Patrycja Matusz-Zagozdon

CVS Head of Transformation Management Office

ZF Group

Sibylle Büttner

Director Operations

TE Connectivity

🏆 Company Award Categories 🏆

Outstanding Employee Resource Group of the Year Award

This award celebrates employee-led groups that drive engagement, support personal and professional development, and contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Culture & Belonging Award

This award honours organisations that have successfully embedded a culture of belonging, inclusion, and employee well-being across their business. Through bold thinking, values-driven leadership, and a clear commitment to people, these companies are reshaping the employee experience - creating environments where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Robert Bosch Energy and Body Systems Kft