Sam Jon
About Sam Jon
Sam Jon serves as the Principal Program Management Team Lead at Motional, bringing extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicles. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Korea University and has held various leadership roles in program management and business development across several companies.
Work at Motional
Currently, Sam Jon serves as the Principal Program Management Team Lead at Motional, a position held since 2020. In this role, he oversees various program management initiatives, contributing to the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. His responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring project alignment with strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Sam Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Pre-Law Studies from Michigan State University, completed from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Strategic Management from Korea University between 2009 and 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in market research and strategic planning, particularly within the consumer automotive sector.
Background
Sam Jon has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across the automotive industry. He was employed at BYTON as a Senior Engineering Program Manager from 2019 to 2020 and previously held positions as Engineering Program Manager and another role at the same company from 2018 to 2020. Prior to his tenure at BYTON, he served as Director of Business Development at Air International Thermal Systems from 2016 to 2018 and as Project Manager in Future Vehicle R&D at LG Electronics from 2015 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sam Jon has demonstrated a strong focus on the electric vehicle industry, particularly highlighted by his Ph.D. specialization. His roles have included significant responsibilities in business development and strategy, notably as Business Strategy Manager at Hyundai MOBIS from 2012 to 2014 and Marketing Strategy Manager at LG Electronics from 2014 to 2015. His work has contributed to advancements in the automotive sector.