GLOBAL AUTO CIRCLE
Who We Are
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Global Auto Circle is an invitation-only circle of senior automotive and mobility leaders.
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We bring together a trusted group of decision-makers from across the global automotive ecosystem to share insight, shape thinking, and build meaningful peer-level relationships in a discreet environment.
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Global Auto Circle is not a network you join.
It is a circle you are invited into.
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Why the Circle Exists
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The automotive industry is shaped by a relatively small number of senior leaders, yet most industry platforms are built for scale, visibility, and volume.
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Global Auto Circle exists to do the opposite.
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We focus on:
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Trust over reach
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Relevance over scale
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Depth of dialogue over noise
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The Circle provides a space where senior leaders can engage openly, confidently, and constructively with peers who understand the complexity and responsibility of leadership in the automotive sector.
What Makes the Circle Different.
​Global Auto Circle is built on a small number of deliberate principles:
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Invitation-only by design
Membership is extended by invitation or referral to protect trust and relevance.
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Senior-level by default
The Circle is composed of leaders whose roles influence strategy, partnerships, and decision-making.
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Discreet and peer-led
Conversations are confidential, off-the-record, and shaped by the members themselves.
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Curated, not commercial
Introductions and discussions are made with intent — never volume-driven.
Who the Circle is For.
The Circle brings together senior leaders from across the automotive and mobility ecosystem, including:
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OEM leadership
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Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers
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Supply chain, procurement, and logistics leadership
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EV, battery, and charging ecosystems
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Mobility, fleet, leasing, and automotive technology
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Members are invited not for their job title alone, but for the perspective, judgement, and experience they bring to peer-level dialogue.
How the Circle Operates
Global Auto Circle operates quietly and deliberately.
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Engagement takes place through:
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Curated executive introductions
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Private leadership circles and roundtables
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Trusted insight and perspective sharing​
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There is no requirement for constant participation and no expectation of visibility.
Value comes from being part of the Circle, not from being seen within it.
Our Perspective on Partnerships
Global Auto Circle works with a small number of carefully aligned partners where their insight or capability strengthens the Circle.
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Partnerships are never transactional and never compromise the integrity of the Circle.
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Access is not sold. Visibility is not guaranteed.
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The Circle always comes first.
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Global Auto Circle exists to convene the people who shape the automotive industry — not to market to them.
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Everything we do is designed to protect trust, relevance, and the quality of peer-level engagement within the Circle.
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Explore the Circle
Founding Partners
With more than 40 years of experience across the global automotive industry and automotive media, I have spent my career working at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and trusted industry relationships. My background spans Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, with additional experience across Electric Vehicle retail, fleet and leasing, and the battery sector — providing a practical, end-to-end understanding of how the automotive value chain operates and where meaningful opportunities emerge. I am the founder and publisher of established industry titles including Automotive Supply Chain, Automotive Purchasing, Automotive EV, and New Mobility, and the creator of initiatives such as the Automotive Leaders Network, Automotive Leading Women, and the Automotive Leaders Awards. Through these platforms, I have spent decades bringing together senior leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the global automotive ecosystem, building trusted relationships grounded in relevance, credibility, and long-term perspective. Today, my work is focused on convening and connecting senior automotive leaders in environments where trust, discretion, and peer-level dialogue matter — helping organisations engage meaningfully with the people who shape strategy and influence outcomes across the industry.
Peter Wooding
“After decades in the automotive industry, I believe the most valuable conversations happen in small, trusted circles — not large networks.”
Paul Singh
With more than 25 years of experience across the global automotive media, I have spent my career working at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and trusted industry relationships. My background spans Subscription, Sales, Event Sponsorships, and Publishing in Supply Chain and Logistics, with additional experience across Electric Vehicle retail, fleet and leasing, and the battery sector. I am the publisher of established industry titles, including Automotive Supply Chain, Automotive Purchasing, Automotive EV, and New Mobility. Through these products, I have spent decades bringing together senior leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the global automotive ecosystem, building trusted relationships grounded in relevance, credibility, and long-term perspective. Today, my work is focused on convening and connecting senior automotive leaders in environments where trust, discretion, and peer-level dialogue matter — helping organisations engage meaningfully with the people who shape strategy and influence outcomes across the industry.