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What does it take to lead at the highest levelsโacross countries, industries, and decades of change? Join the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai's Future Leaders Committee for the inaugural session of Leadership Blueprint: How I Got Here, a new speaker series highlighting the defining moments of some of Shanghai's most accomplished business leaders.
We are thrilled to carry the series forward with a pivotal conversation on the future of China's auto industry, featuring Bill Russo, a globally recognized automotive and mobility expert with nearly four decades of experience including 15+ years as an automotive executive. Bill Russo is the Founder and CEO of Automobility Ltd and former Vice President of Chrysler Northeast Asia. The session will be held on March 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Conference Room.
During the session, Bill will share insights on how he entered China's auto industry and the early decisions that shaped his trajectory. His talk will cover:
- Recognizing the inflection point
- Building an insight engine
- Operating at the intersection of business and geopolitics
- Energy and endurance
- Advice to next-generation leaders
Whether you're an aspiring founder, future policy strategist, or next-generation executive, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone who has been thereโand is still pushing the edge of what's possible.



