At a time when the industry is facing powerful forces of change, it's important that it develop leaders who know a thing or two about disruption.
This year's list of Automotive News Rising Stars celebrates a number of up-and-comers who have demonstrated their ability to adapt.
Some change continents or companies. Some even change career tracks: Honorees include an investment banker trying to save lives with autonomous technology and a former kindergarten student teacher.
These late Gen X-ers and early millennials have taken on big challenges, come up with creative solutions and inspired colleagues to get the jobs done.
Electrification, autonomy and related advances may forever alter the role of automakers and suppliers in the global economy.
Rising Stars remind us that there's always another wave of talented, hard- working people stepping up to the next challenge.
