Carla Bailo

Carla Bailo

President and CEO, ECOS Consulting
MI

Engineers!

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Close Up
  • What I Do

    Center for Automotive Research is a non-profit think tank that provides leading edge research to promote the sustainability of the automotive and mobility industry.  I am the President and CEO so I manage all aspects of the company.

  • Why Engineering?

    I had a natural talent for science and math and I loved Cars!  

  • School Days

    General Motors Institute - BME
    University of Michigan - MSME

  • My Day At Work

    Strategy, Financials, and learning about cool stuff in auto

  • Best Part

    Constant curiosity and learning.

  • Proud Moments

    Receiving awards from the Nissan CEO for exceptional performance.  Seeing people I hired be promoted over the years.

  • Challenges

    Being the only woman at the table and making my voice heard and my "ways" understood.  Balancing 4 children and a career that involved 2 overseas moves.

  • My Family

    I have 4 children aged 24 - 37, 2 boys and 2 girls.  Beyond that, I have 5 grandchildren with 2 more due in May and September this year.

  • Dreams and Goals

    Make CAR a sustainable entity and prepare the next CEO.  After retiring, continue in my public and private board work.

  • Inspiration

    My father and my HS chemistry teacher

  • Want to be an Engineer?

    If you want to always be learning and challenged, it's the right choice.  Engineering is a springboard for so many roles in life.

  • Hobbies

    Jogging, piano, crossword puzzles and Sudoku.

Volunteer Opportunities
  • I am willing to be contacted by educators for possible speaking engagements in schools or in after school programs or summer camps.
  • I am willing to be interviewed by interested students via email.