GKN Automotive

Meet José Nuno Fernandes, Accounting Manager at our site in Porto, Portugal. Having worked at GKN Automotive for more than four years, José emphasises the importance of working in a collaborative and diverse team, built on a culture of trust and shared success. With a strong sense of opportunity ahead, José continues to focus on his own development to advance to a global role. See below for five key insights from José about his role:

Our plant in Olesnica, Poland, has been operating a ‘Little First Aiders’ programme for over 10 years, using the skills and experience of our 114 trained first aiders to teach children from the local community how to deliver first aid and respond to accidents. In 2024, we are proud to report that the team delivered training to 2,150 children from the Olesnica area, equipping them with the real-world skills needed to make a difference. At GKN Automotive, we are committed to delivering charitable partnerships across 100% of our global sites in 2025 and this is just one example of how we continue to actively engage with and support the communities in which we operate. Congratulations to the Olesnica team!

Designed for front- and all-wheel drive applications, our SX6 Fixed Joint Countertrack™ technology uses opposing s-shaped tracks for optimum efficiency and packaging. It combines these with a specific 6-ball track profile in a longitudinal direction to allow articulation angles of up to 47 degrees. Compared with conventional Rzeppa-type joints, our Fixed Joint Countertrack™ design reduces losses by up to 60%, while delivering a reduction in weight. Find out more about our systems and solutions here: https://lnkd.in/e933Cy5J

Juan Antonio Díaz Gomollón, production operator at our Carcastillo site, Spain, was recognised at the Confederación Empresarial Navarra (CEN) Awards for "Personas que Mejoran Empresas", celebrating individuals who have had a profound and positive impact within their organisations.    Attending the ceremony alongside GKN Automotive colleagues, Jorge Echegoyen and Esther González, this recognition acknowledges the productivity and quality improvements delivered across our operations, as well as the support of the wider team's development. Congratulations to Juan Antonio and all the team in Carcastillo for their commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Meet Jakub Baura, IT Application Management Services Rationalisation Director at our Oleśnica, Poland site. With more than 13 years of experience at the company, Jakub has had the opportunity to collaborate with many talented colleagues, which has significantly contributed to his personal and professional growth. He values the diversity within his team, and is determined to continue to create an environment that enables growth and development. See below for five insights from Jakub on his role:

Our colleagues in Porto recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of our Global Business Services (GBS) office, which integrates and delivers business support functions across different regions and central functions at GKN Automotive. This strategic approach has been key to enhancing seamless connectivity across our global network of sites. To mark this milestone, Vitor Alves, Director of Global Business Services, reflected on the past five years: "The GBS team has now successfully centralised processes from 12 countries, standardised best practices, increased efficiency, and strengthened compliance. Commitment, resilience and flexibility are the words that best represent these last five years."

Alongside industry peers and thought leaders, Director of Sustainability, Tom Salisbury, presented at the Sustainability Expo. Tom shared valuable insights on integrating #ESG into business strategies and setting clear, actionable goals.   As a business, we're deeply committed to creating positive change and driving a cleaner, more sustainable world. The Expo was a great opportunity to share our approach to embedding #sustainability, as we work to protect and enhance the long-term sustainability of our people, business and the industry.    To find out more about how we're implementing these strategies, see here: https://lnkd.in/eF4NZ4ZE #SustainExpo

Established in 2019, our site in Kadi, India, specialises in sideshaft assembly, spanning a total of 16,500 square metres. With more than 25 dedicated team members employed at the facility, our colleagues in Kadi are committed to supporting the local community via initiatives designed to improve local schools' infrastructure and provide easier access to education for children in the area.   Find out more about our Kadi facility below...

Alongside cleaner alternatives, energy efficiency is a critical focus for organisations as they progress against their net-zero targets. To deliver our SBTi-approved 2045 net zero target, we are constantly evaluating our systems and processes to ensure we are using energy as efficiently as possible. In 2024, our site in Bruneck, Northern Italy, investigated ways of further increasing energy efficiency through a phased air compressor implementation plan, focused on both thermal energy recovery and electrical energy efficiency. Read more about the impact this has had on our energy usage below:

Across the automotive industry, organisations have a fantastic opportunity and a responsibility as an inclusive employer to promote greater opportunities for women entering the sector for the first time. Katia Simone, a participant on our Women in Movement programme in Brazil, discusses her positive experience of taking part below: