Motormindz has announced that Jim O'Sullivan, former president and chief executive officer of Mazda North America Operations, will join the company as a managing partner.     

“We are elated to have Jim join the motormindz team and the timing could not be better,” motormindz founder and chief executive officer Jeff Van Dongen said. “He further strengthens our impressive leadership team roster at a time of rapid growth.  Jim will be a key contributor in our mission to continue to accelerate the development and implementation of innovative automotive solutions.”

In 2003, he was promoted to president and CEO of Mazda North America Operations.

And shortly after his appointment, he was elected a managing executive officer of the Mazda Motor Corp. the parent company in Hiroshima Japan.  

“I am thrilled to join a team of industry peers with a shared vision for innovation and entrepreneurship.  It is a great opportunity to continue to do my part to drive the auto industry forward at a time of dynamic change.  It's an honor to be the most recent addition to this winning team.”

O'Sullivan began his career with Ford Motor Co., where he advanced through a variety of leadership roles in finance, distribution, marketing and sales.