An International Executive Search Partner for the Automotive Industry
Founded in 2008, Proco Group is a global team of automotive executive recruiters specialising in leadership appointments for manufacturers, suppliers and mobility innovators. We partner with organisations across the automotive value chain to identify executives who deliver transformation, innovation and operational excellence.
Our consultants combine extensive experience across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and operations – ensuring every search delivers leaders who drive strategic and sustainable growth in an evolving global market.
Specialist Executive Recruitment for the Automotive Sector
Market Expertise
The automotive industry is transforming at speed, driven by the shift to electric vehicles, digital innovation and new mobility models. Proco Group supports clients across this changing landscape by recruiting leaders who combine technical expertise with strategic vision and commercial insight.
We recruit across the full automotive lifecycle – from design and engineering through to production, logistics and aftermarket services – helping clients strengthen performance, efficiency and innovation capability.
Functional Focus
We recruit senior and executive-level professionals across key automotive functions, including:
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Procurement and supply chain executives: leading sourcing strategies, supplier development and logistics optimisation.
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Manufacturing and operations directors: driving production excellence, automation and lean performance.
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Engineering and product development leaders: advancing innovation in materials, design and technology.
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Commercial and business development executives: expanding markets and building strategic partnerships.
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Aftermarket and service leaders: enhancing customer satisfaction and lifecycle value.
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Sustainability and ESG leaders: driving responsible manufacturing and environmental performance.
A Trusted Global Partner for Automotive Executive Recruitment
Proco Group is the chosen executive recruitment partner for organisations throughout the global automotive ecosystem, including:
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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
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Tier 1 and Tier 2 component suppliers
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Electric vehicle and battery technology businesses
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Automotive electronics and software providers
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Mobility and fleet service organisations
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Private equity-backed automotive and engineering ventures
Each search is tailored to our clients’ commercial goals, operational priorities and organisational culture, ensuring every appointment creates measurable and lasting impact.
Key Challenges in Automotive Executive Recruitment and How We Help
The automotive industry faces complex challenges, from supply chain disruption to sustainability demands and digital transformation. Proco Group helps clients address these issues by connecting them with leaders who drive change and deliver results.
Five key challenges we address include:
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Supply chain resilience: Recruiting leaders who build agility and mitigate global disruption.
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Procurement transformation: Finding executives who create strategic, value-driven sourcing models.
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Operational excellence: Appointing leaders who improve efficiency and quality across manufacturing.
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Digital transformation: Placing executives who accelerate automation and smart factory integration.
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Sustainability leadership: Recruiting talent dedicated to low-carbon, circular manufacturing.
Partner with Proco Group – Automotive Executive Recruiters
As experienced automotive executive recruiters, Proco Group partners with industry leaders to secure the talent that drives innovation, efficiency and growth. Whether building resilient supply chains, improving manufacturing capability or leading procurement transformation, we help our clients secure leaders who make a lasting impact.
Contact Proco Group today to discuss how our executive recruitment expertise can support your automotive organisation.
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Established in 2008, Proco Group are international Executive Search and Advisory partners, with offices in London, Brighton, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, Houston & Mexico City.
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