Dania Ghantous Named a Finalist for Woman Automotive Leader of the Year

We are proud to share that Dania Ghantous, Co-Founder and Head of Technology at Qnovo, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Woman Automotive Leader of the Year Award — presented by the Women Automotive Network in partnership with AutoTech.

This year's ceremony is a landmark occasion — for the first time, three prestigious industry award programs converge on a single evening: the AutoTech Awards, Women Automotive Network Awards, and the Wards 10 Best Awards. Together they form one of the most high-profile nights in the automotive calendar, celebrating innovation, leadership, and design excellence across the industry.

The Woman Automotive Leader of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding leader who exemplifies excellence and drives transformation across automotive. Dania's nomination places Qnovo among the most respected names in the sector.

2026 Finalists — Woman Automotive Leader of the Year

Dania Ghantous – Co-Founder & Head of Technology, Qnovo

Juliana Monguilod – Human Resources Director, OPMobility

Yasmine King – Corporate Vice President, Automotive, Analog Devices

Kelly Harrison – Senior Director, Manufacturing Learning & Workforce Development, Ford Motor Company

Teresa Thiele – SVP, Direct Material Purchasing Body & Interior, Stellantis

🏆Women Automotive Summit Detroit

📅June 2, 2026

📍Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI

Find the full details here: https://womenautomotivenetwork.com/en-us/pages/women-automotive-summit-detroit-awards

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