Adam Chamberlain assumed the role of President & CEO at Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) in July 2025, with nearly 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. In his role, Chamberlain oversees responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and Vans in the United States, leading more than 1,700 employees and 384 dealer partners in Marketing and Sales efforts. At a pivotal time for the automotive industry, and at an exceptionally exciting time for Mercedes-Benz, Chamberlain will continue to build on the company’s 140-year legacy, while focusing on introducing iconic products and leading technology.

Chamberlain began his career in 1996 with Volkswagen Group in the U.K., and expanded his experience to the U.S. market in 2016 when he joined MBUSA for the first time. From 2016 to 2021, Chamberlain served as MBUSA Vice President of Sales and Product Management, helping to lead the brand's retail and product strategy in the dynamic U.S. market.

Chamberlain’s most recent post was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Lithia and Driveway. Under his leadership, he was responsible for driving customer-centric experiences and operational efficiency by implementing strategies, monitoring performance indicators and collaborating to enhance systems and processes. During his time at Lithia Motors, the company was the largest automotive retail group in the world, encompassing 460 retail stores and generating $37B in revenue.

As a native of the U.K., Chamberlain holds a degree in International Business and German from Sheffield Hallam University.

Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for Stellantis N.V. in June 2025, reporting directly to the CEO. In this role, Gilles will strategically shape and direct global design activities for the diverse portfolio of Stellantis’ 14 iconic vehicle brands. Previously, he had design responsibility for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Maserati and FIAT (for Latin America) brands.

Gilles is extremely active inside and outside of the company. He serves as the executive sponsor of the Stellantis African Ancestry Network Diaspora and the Working Parents Network, in addition to playing a supporting role with the Stellantis Global Diversity Council. He is also the 2025 Ambassador’s Club co-chair as part of the company’s involvement with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

An avid car enthusiast who enjoys spending time at the track, go-karting and watching Formula 1 auto racing, Gilles has participated in the Targa Newfoundland Rally, the Car and Driver One Lap of America and the SRT Viper Cup Series. In addition, he frequently serves as a judge at various Concours d’Elegance events across the country, including Pebble Beach, Amelia Island and the EyesOn Design car show.

Gilles has earned numerous academic and industry awards, including the 2023 EyesOn Design Lifetime Achievement Award, Michigan State University Eli Broad Graduate School of Management Young Alumni Achievement Award, Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership & Excellence Award, NV Magazine Innovation Award, Black Engineer of the Year President’s Award and N’Digo Foundation N’Design Award.

Since first joining the company in 1992 as a designer, Gilles has put his extensive academic background in industrial design and business administration to use, holding various positions within the company, including:
• July 2025 - current, Chief Design Officer, Stellantis N.V.
• 2021, Chief Design Officer
• 2015, Chief Design Officer and Head of Design – North America, FCA US LLC
• 2011, President and CEO – SRT Brand, Product Design and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC
• 2009, President and CEO – Dodge Car Brand & Product Design, Chrysler LLC
• 2009, Senior Vice President – Product Design
• 2008, Vice President – Jeep/Truck & Advance Interior Design, Daimler Chrysler Corporation
• 2006, Vice President – Activity Vehicle, Truck /Jeep/Component Design
• 2005, Director – Truck Exterior/Interior Design Studio
• 2001, Director – Design Office, Large Car Studio, Family Vehicles 2000, Senior Manager – Exterior & Interior Design, Studio #3
• 1999, Manager – Design Office, Jeep Interiors
• 1992, Designer – Design Office, Chrysler

Corporation Gilles earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design from the College for Creative Studies where he also serves as a member of the board of trustees. He also holds an MBA from Michigan State University.

Gilles was born in New York City.

Education and professional experience: Bachelor Education in Business Economics at University Santo André Foundation and Executive MBA at University Getulio Vargas Foundation, both in São Paulo, Brazil. Previously the Head of Global Importers + Latam in Volvo Cars. Works in Volvo Cars since 2008, joined as Business Controller for Latam. Became the President of Volvo Cars Brazil in 2014 and in 2019 was named President of Volvo Cars Brazil and Latin America. In 2024, was named the Head of Global Importers + Latam (GILA) in Volvo Cars. Previous experience in Finance at Phillips Latin America.

Mark Templin is executive vice president and chief operating officer, Toyota Motor North America. He is also president of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS). In this role, Templin oversees Sales, Marketing, TRD, Product Planning, Customer Service, Demand and Supply, Manufacturing and Product Support for the Toyota and Lexus brands in North America. Concurrently, Templin is CEO and board member, Americas and Oceania Region, Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC) and CEO of Toyota Insurance Management Solutions. In addition, Templin serves on the board of directors for the following: Toyota Financial Services Columbia, Toyota Financial Savings Bank (TFSB), Toyota Finance Australia, Ltd., Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico, Toyota Credit Canada Inc., Toyota Finance New Zealand Ltd., Toyota Financial Service Mexico and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC).

Previously, Templin was director and group chief operating officer of TFSC in Japan. Additionally, Templin was president and CEO of Toyota Financial Services in the U.S., chairman of the board of TMCC and chairman of the board of TFSB.

Prior to his financial services roles, Templin was executive vice president of Lexus International, responsible for leading the luxury brand’s global operations. With his appointment to this role in April 2013, Templin became the first non-Japanese executive to oversee an operational division within the company’s global headquarters in Japan. From April 2013 to December 2017, Templin also served as managing officer of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).

Since joining TMS in 1990, Templin has held a number of positions. He served as group vice president and general manager of the Lexus Division for TMS, overseeing all aspects of Lexus’ U.S. automotive operations, including sales and marketing, retail development, customer satisfaction, and product planning. His responsibilities included coordinating sales activities, dealer relations, parts and service operations, and marketing operations of four regional offices around the country. He concurrently served as general manager of the Lexus Planning Division, TMC, working closely with international Lexus affiliates to enhance and bring more awareness of the Lexus Brand worldwide.

Earlier, Templin was general manager for the Lexus Southern Area; assistant general manager for both the Southern and Western Area Lexus offices; sales administration manager and retail operations manager at Lexus’ national headquarters; and vice president of parts, service, customer satisfaction, and training for the Lexus Division. Additionally, he served as vice president of Lexus marketing and vice president of Scion, where he was responsible for all Scion activities.

Before coming to Toyota, Templin held several positions at General Motors Corporation.

Templin currently serves on the board of directors of The National Organization on Disability. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, where he studied automotive technology.