Continental CEO Recognized as a Leading Woman in the Auto Industry

• Aruna Anand, President and CEO of Continental Automotive North America, recognized among 100 Leading Women by Automotive News
• 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry recognizes female leaders in the automotive field
• Automotive News 100 Leading Women program runs every 5 years

Automotive News has released its 2025 class of “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” and has recognized Aruna Anand, President and CEO of Continental Automotive, North America, as a recipient. Anand remains a prominent figure in the automotive sector, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to technological advancement.

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Aruna Anand, President and CEO of Continental Automotive North America, named among 100 Leading Women by Automotive News.

“We are incredibly proud to see Aruna honored for this outstanding recognition within the industry,” said Philipp von Hirschheydt, Member of the Executive Board of Continental and CEO of Automotive. “Her visionary leadership and expertise have not only driven innovation and excellence within our company but has also helped shape the future of our North American operations. This award is a testament to her dedication and impact within our industry.”

100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry recognizes female leaders in the automotive field – those who make major decisions and have significant influence at their companies. Automotive News has published the list of the industry’s top female executives every five years since 2000. This sixth list includes engineers, mobility leaders, manufacturing and marketing executives, financiers, dealer principals and designers.

“Over the last 25 years, on six lists of Leading Women, Automotive News has honored 442 executives. This year’s group of Leading Women has 24 presidents and CEOs and nine other C-suite executives; the first group, in 2000, had 14 presidents and CEOs and five others in the C-suite,” said Mary Beth Vander Schaaf, Automotive News senior director of editorial operations.

The 2025 class of Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry emerged from a months-long nomination and judging process that attracted hundreds of entries from the United States, Canada and Mexico. This marks Aruna’s second time receiving this prestigious recognition, a rare repeat achievement.

Anand was named President and CEO of Continental Automotive North America in November 2022. Since joining the company in 1997, she has held numerous leadership positions across the different business areas of the Continental Automotive group sector. She was Head of Software for Gasoline Engine and Transmissions Systems for the Electronic Controls business unit within the company’s then Powertrain division. She also led the Wireless Product Group Engineering within the Connected Car Networking business unit of Continental’s Vehicle Networking and Information business area. Prior to being named as the head of Architecture and Networking, Anand was responsible for leading Continental Engineering Services, an independently operating business unit that offers comprehensive engineering services.

Anand earned her master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Oakland University and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, in Chennai, India. In 2020, she was recognized by Automotive News as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive industry. In 2018, Anand was honored with the prestigious Automotive News Rising Star award. She was also recognized at the Women of Color Awards Gala and received the Professional Achievement in Industry award.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

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