Sinisa Jurkovic

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Vice President Of Engineering - Head of Global Electric Drive Systems at Stellantis

Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Sinisa Jurkovic is the Vice President of Engineering at Stellantis, where he leads the global electric drive systems division. His expertise covers electric machines and power electronics, with a focus on bringing disruptive automotive technologies to market across North America, Europe, and Asia. He holds a Ph. D. from Michigan State University.

Originally from Europe, Sinisa has a long-standing passion for the automotive world; his first car was an Opel Cadet. He is dedicated to fostering a growth mindset within his teams, viewing challenges and past mistakes as crucial opportunities for learning and innovation.

He is an inventor with several patents for innovative electric motor designs, including one for "ASYMMETRIC STATOR TEETH IN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR".

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Vehicle Electrification
His entire career at Stellantis, BorgWarner, and General Motors has been dedicated to advancing electric propulsion systems from concept to global execution.
Sustainable Propulsion
He publicly champions sustainable EV motor technology, such as pioneering rare-earth-free iron nitride magnets to reduce environmental impact and secure the supply chain.
Engineering Leadership
He frequently posts about hiring talented engineers and emphasizes his passion for developing high-performance global teams with a growth-oriented mindset.

Media Appearances

Sinisa has no verified media appearances

Work History

Vice President Of Engineering - Head of Global Electric Drive Systems at Stellantis
Member Board of Directors at Emotors
Global Director of Engineering - Head of Electrified Propulsion Systems & Propulsion Controllers at Stellantis
Global Director of Engineering- Electric Machines & Power Electronics at BorgWarner Inc.
Senior Manager - Electric Drive Hardware and Controls Engineering at General Motors

Education

2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University Bloomington
Ph.D from Michigan State University

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DO's

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  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
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  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

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