James Donaldson
About James Donaldson
James Donaldson serves as the OEM Account Manager at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2020. With a background in engineering and management, he has held various leadership roles within the company, contributing to product line development and customer account management.
Work at Allison Transmission
James Donaldson has held multiple positions at Allison Transmission since 2002. He currently serves as the OEM Account Manager, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he was the Director of various product lines, including TC10, 1/2000, and X200 & X1100 products. His tenure also includes positions such as Control Systems Team Director and Program Manager for 5th Generation Controls. Donaldson has managed several North American OEM customer accounts, focusing on diverse vocational end markets.
Education and Expertise
James Donaldson earned his MBA in Marketing from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where he was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma national honor fraternity. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering and management within the automotive sector.
Background
James Donaldson began his career as a Summer Intern at Delphi Automotive Systems from 2000 to 2001. He then joined Allison Transmission, where he has worked in various roles over two decades. His early experience includes serving as a Professor's Assistant at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He completed his high school education at Peru High School.
Achievements
During his career at Allison Transmission, James Donaldson contributed to the development of fuel-saving shifting strategies for medium and heavy-duty automatic transmissions. He has been a leader or team member in product line teams focused on hybrid technologies, controls, and defense cross-drive transmissions. His work has had a significant impact on the company's product offerings.