Mary Gustanski spent over 39 years in the automotive industry. She retired in 2019 as the senior vice president and chief technology officer for Delphi Technologies, formerly Delphi Automotive. In this role, Gustanski was responsible for the company’s innovation and global technologies, including advanced propulsion systems for future vehicle electrification. Prior to this role, she served as vice president, Engineering & Program Management for Delphi Automotive, which spun off its propulsion business to become Delphi Technologies in 2017.
Throughout her career, Gustanski was responsible for bringing new technologies to market in support of the evolving automotive industry and regulatory requirements. She now applies her technical and business skills to consulting services as well as joining the Hyliion Board of Directors in August 2021. Gustanski’s passion is contributing to the development and commercialization of innovative solutions.
Gustanski began her 39-year career as a college cooperative student at the former AC Spark Plug Division of General Motors. She was hired full time as an associate manufacturing engineer in April 1985, and went on to gain experience with multiple roles in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management. Gustanski held several senior executive positions including serving on Delphi Powertrain’s Executive Staff from 2006-2014, responsible for Engineering, Operations & Customer Satisfaction. In August 2014, she was appointed to the corporate engineering team as the vice president of Engineering and Program Management.
Gustanski was recognized as one of the “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” by Automotive News in 2010 and 2015. She was named by Motor Trend as one of the 50 Power List for 2018. Gustanski was also presented with the 2019 Engineering Achievement Alumni Award from Kettering University.
Gustanski earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as a master’s degree in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University (formerly GMI).