BorgWarner's McKenzie is Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry

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BorgWarner's Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President and President and General Manager of Drivetrain and Morse Systems, has been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. McKenzie, who has over 30 years of automotive industry experience, joined BorgWarner in 2014 and has held several leadership positions. She holds a physics degree, has co-authored 25 technical papers, and holds nine automotive patents. The 2025 class of honorees includes 24 presidents and CEOs, showcasing the growing presence of women in automotive leadership roles.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President and President and General Manager, Drivetrain and Morse Systems, BorgWarner, has been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. McKenzie and her co-honorees are featured in the May 19 issue and were celebrated at a gala at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich., hosted by Automotive News.

100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry recognizes female leaders in the automotive field – those who make major decisions and have significant influence at their companies.  Automotive News has published the list of the industry's top female executives every five years since 2000.

This sixth list includes engineers, mobility leaders, manufacturing and marketing executives, financiers, dealer principals and designers.

Before taking on her current role in July 2024 leading the global Drivetrain and Morse Systems business, McKenzie was the Vice President and President and General Manager of BorgWarner Morse Systems. Since joining BorgWarner in 2014, McKenzie has held several Vice President and General Manager roles. She has worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years in France and the United States for Siemens Automotive, Continental and BorgWarner. McKenzie earned a bachelor's degree in physics at the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Toulouse and is co-author of 25 technical papers and nine automotive patents. Additionally, McKenzie serves as an ambassador for United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

"Over the last 25 years, on six lists of Leading Women, Automotive News has honored 442 executives. This year's group of Leading Women has 24 presidents and CEOs and nine other C-suite executives; the first group, in 2000, had 14 presidents and CEOs and five others in the C-suite," said Mary Beth Vander Schaaf, Automotive News senior director of editorial operations.

The 2025 class of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry emerged from a months-long nomination and judging process that attracted hundreds of entries from the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

"Our selection committee made many difficult decisions – it gets tougher every time," said Vander Schaaf. "The talented, powerful executives on this list are at the forefront of thousands of successful women in the auto industry."

Since 1925, Automotive News has been the primary source for news happening among automotive retailers, suppliers and manufacturers. Distinct from other publications in the field, Automotive News remains a fully subscriber-paid publication, a testament to the value it delivers to the reader. The award-winning weekly print edition, robust website, email newsletters, podcast and video broadcasts are backed by a global team of more than 65 editors and reporters.

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For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. With a focus on sustainability, we're helping to build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.

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FAQ

Who is Isabelle McKenzie at BorgWarner (BWA)?

Isabelle McKenzie is the Vice President and President and General Manager of Drivetrain and Morse Systems at BorgWarner, with over 30 years of automotive industry experience and nine automotive patents.

What is the significance of BorgWarner's McKenzie being named to Automotive News' 100 Leading Women list?

The recognition highlights McKenzie's influential leadership role in the automotive industry, joining a prestigious group of 100 female executives who make major decisions and have significant influence at their companies.

What is McKenzie's background and experience in the automotive industry?

McKenzie has 30+ years of experience in France and the US with companies like Siemens Automotive, Continental, and BorgWarner. She holds a physics degree, has authored 25 technical papers, and holds 9 automotive patents.

How many female executives are in leadership positions in the 2025 Automotive News list?

The 2025 list includes 24 presidents and CEOs and nine other C-suite executives, showing significant female representation in top automotive leadership positions.