Christopher M. McDermott, PE, PMP, Engineering Manager, DENSO International America, Inc.
Chris McDermott is a distinguished leader at DENSO International America, Inc. (DIAM), where he heads the PLM team within the North American IT Digital Center Division. With 24 years at DENSO, including 15 years in Management and 3.5 years in PLM leadership, Chris has been instrumental in guiding the company through the complexities of the automotive sector's digital transformation. His expertise spans engineering, management, and strategy, underpinned by his experience in Mexico, Japan, and Canada, showcasing his commitment to global innovation from his Southfield, Michigan, base.
Under Chris’s stewardship, DENSO’s PLM initiatives across North America have seen remarkable advancements, including the successful launch of two additional PLM modules - expanding the system to six - and spearheading a significant in-house development project that has notably enhanced DENSO’s digital infrastructure. His leadership philosophy marries strategic foresight with a supportive, coach-like approach, emphasizing high team engagement and morale as the keystones of success. Chris's visionary leadership not only strengthens DENSO’s digital backbone but also sets new benchmarks in the automotive industry’s digital landscape.