Meredith Gibbons is a Chief Procurement Officer and has been a Member of Management and Advisory Boards, primarily in the automotive, manufacturing, and green energy spaces. Most recently at PowerCo, she established and led global procurement strategies for one of the world's most ambitious electric vehicle battery manufacturing initiatives. With close to 15 years of experience across procurement, innovation, strategy, and operations within the Volkswagen Group ecosystem and smaller firms before, Meredith has built a reputation for driving transformation, fostering innovation, and creating high-performing teams. Prior to joining PowerCo, she held several leadership roles at Volkswagen of America, spanning IT, innovation, logistics, marketing procurement, and regional operations. Her expertise includes strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, digital transformation, and organizational leadership. Meredith is also recognized as a champion for diversity and inclusion in the automotive industry and has been featured by the Women Automotive Network for her leadership and impact on the future of mobility.