About
Cathy Fisher is President of Quistem, LLC. With 40 years of respected expertise in the automotive industry, Cathy works with innovators and early adopters in the global automotive/mobility supply chain including OEMs, major Tier 1-n suppliers as well as emerging technology start-ups, helping transform their management systems into “money-making machines” to achieve consistent customer satisfaction, business growth and sustained profitability.
She started her automotive career with General Motors in the 1980’s, working for the AC Spark Plug division in Flint, Michigan where she led product development efforts to support GM-sponsored NASCAR teams. In 1990, Cathy joined ITT-Teves to help with their launch of anti-lock brake technology in the US automotive market including assisting with 2 plant start-ups. In 1993, Cathy became a member of BMW’s plant start-up team in Greer, SC where she led the establishment of BMW’s North American supply-base in support of the 318, 325 and Z-3 Roadster vehicle launches.
Cathy recently re-launched the Future of Automotive Core Tools (FACTs) initiative to engage all voices in defining automotive manufacturing and supply chain standards in support of the new mobility sector.
