Global Viewpoints North America

In the special section on the following pages, some of the North American automotive industry's top executives discuss the latest trends and their strategies for game-changing vehicle engineering and development.

Jim Queen earned his bachelor's degree in aeronautical and aerospace engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, then served as a Marine fighter pilot flying McDonnell F4J Phantoms prior to his GM engineering career.

Paul Mascarenas, Vice President of Engineering for the Americas Product Development, oversees all engineering, testing, and quality standards for car, truck, SUV, and crossover vehicles for the Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury brands. He also co-leads the development of global core engineering.