Global Management Team

Chris serves as the global leader at Humanetics and is widely acknowledged as an expert in vehicle and occupant safety within our industry. He is a retired Colonel in the US Army Reserves and actively contributes as a board member for multiple rapidly growing engineering businesses. When not engaged in leadership responsibilities, Chris can be found applying his expertise to activities such as calculating velocity and wind speeds on the golf course or fine-tuning the torque on one of his engines.

Amit is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Humanetics Group responsible for our investments and financial performance. Amit has extensive experience leading financial teams and operational processes at Ford and FLIR Systems, as well as managing a diverse portfolio of companies at the Piston Group. He is committed to mentoring young people aspiring to become engineers and business leaders. He also enjoys a round of golf when he can find time.

Janis leads the Human Resource function for the Humanetics Group and represents the needs of our 1000+ employees, in 27 locations,  across 13 markets. Her experience working with both mature and startup companies helps to shape her guidance for all aspects of the human resource function. The best part of her day is spending time with family and finding ways to give back to the community.

Mark leads our Safety group globally. He has deep experience working across Europe, India, and China leading product and engineering management in the industrial, automotive, consumer, and energy industries. When he's not with his wife and two kids, he likes to explore the countryside while pursuing his passion for motorbiking.

Bryan leads the corporate development for Humanetics identifying potential partnerships and acquisitions and managing their integration into the Humanetics Group. Coming from the investment banking world, he is a rare numbers person with strategic vision and a creative side. He likes nothing more than to spend his time in northern Michigan with his family and logging the miles on his bike.

Mark leads our Safety group globally. He has deep experience working across Europe, India, and China leading product and engineering management in the industrial, automotive, consumer, and energy industries. When he's not with his wife and two kids, he likes to explore the countryside while pursuing his passion for motorbiking.

Brad leads global Safety Sales activity. He has extensive experience in the automotive sector through his work at AVL with GM and FCA. He also has a deep knowledge of champagne – notably, he is a “Chevalier” in the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne – and firmly holds the conviction that “champagne makes everything better”.

Brandon has spent his career delivering innovative solutions in occupant protection and crash safety. He leads our global engineering teams launch new passive and active safety products, focused on collaborating with Humanetics partners, innovation, quality and customer satisfaction. Brandon has an abiding love for swimming, water polo, water skiing and wakeboarding – which means he has grace, grit and the ability to stay afloat, no matter the seastate!

Peter is responsible for managing Humanetics business and operations in China. Since he joined in 2006 Peter has helped to build strong connections with the automotive passive and active safety community in China. He likes to play table tennis with his son and enjoys the cheers of his daughter no matter who wins the game.

Pradeep is the Managing Director of Humanetics in India and oversees our sales and operations. He has extensive experience in Occupant Safety spanning industry and academic research. He has achieved a Master's Degree in Mechanical engineering, a Ph.D. in transportation safety and has managed multi-million dollar vehicle safety research programs in the US and India. He loves to recharge playing badminton, cooking & spending time with family.

Yuji is Managing Director of Humanetics in Japan overseeing our sales and operations. Yuji is one of the longest-serving members of the Humanetics team and has worked with the company for over 30 years.  He is a passionate cook, so when he is not saving lives, the best part of his day is cooking with his family enjoying sushi, tempura, and Japanese-style steak.

Roderick is the managing director of Europe. He studied Industrial Automation and has always focused on a continual approach to transformation and innovation of physical and virtual solutions. He has lived and worked in China, Japan, and now Germany and has a passion for sports cars and two-feet, off-road hiking.

Leading European sales activities, Robert brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the safety sector with over a decade of experience in the ATD field. When not focused on supporting customers, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring global destinations, and immersing himself in diverse cultures.

Bruno Brun is the VP Global Operations, responsible for the global manufacturing and operations including our sourcing, production, quality, continuous improvement, and process development. Bruno has grown and scaled production in the automotive and biomedical industries around the world. He is a French and American citizen, who enjoys outdoor activities and likes to cook French!

Paul has led the development of key safety programs, including the FLexPLI, Q Dummies, and THORAX for THOR ATDs.In his current role, Paul focuses on advancing integrated safety solutions by combining physical testing with digital platforms to enhance vehicle safety performance and efficiency.

With over two decades of experience in advanced engineering and product development, Jerry has played a pivotal role in the research and creation of innovative safety technologies, including the THOR-AV and WIAMan anthropomorphic test devices. Jerry is recognized for his energetic, innovative approach and commitment to continuous learning and technological advancement

Robert Kant is the Managing Director of the CAE team responsible for global sales, engineering and our customer partnerships. He has deep expertise in finite element applications in the crash test sector and has run product, customer service and sales teams in Europe. He likes to travel, enjoys long distance walks and starts every day with a cold shower.

With over two decades of experience in international sales and business development, Bas specializes in integrating physical and virtual testing to accelerate vehicle safety innovation. He plays a key role in advancing Humanetics’ digital solutions, including virtual crash test dummies and simulation tools that support global safety protocols like C-NCAP and Euro NCAP.

Shiva leads the development and integration of virtual crash test models and simulation tools. He focuses on advancing digital safety solutions that complement Humanetics' physical testing systems. Shivakumar has played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's CAE capabilities, contributing to the evolution of more accurate and efficient virtual testing environments.

Sandy leads our team of cloud computing and big data experts to advance the use of technology and software best practices in the areas of Passive and Active Safety, Simulation (CAE), Ergonomics, and in our Sensors division. Sandy has 30 years of software development and technology leadership experience from organizations like Siemens, Global Stratecom, and Exxon Mobil. Sandy is not only a technology expert, but also a very people-focused leader who knows how to build strong team relationships that connect on deeper interpersonal levels.

Frank leads the Ergonomics and Body Data Solutions business within Humanetics Digital, with responsibility for global commercial strategy, sales, marketing, consulting, and operations. With more than 15 years of leadership and sales experience, he brings deep expertise in customer-focused innovation, strategic growth, and commercial transformation, having previously held senior positions at organizations including TÜV Rheinland. Frank is passionate about continuous improvement and believes that clear commercial decision-making, customer focus, and cross-business collaboration are key to building long-term success.

Michael started his career in a predecessor company of Human Solutions where he was responsible for software development in various areas. He was part of the Human Solutions family right from the beginning with the foundation in 2002. He was responsible for product development and also for various business units, most recently Avalution. In his spare time he likes to cook, travel and ride a bike.