Christina Coplen
About Christina Coplen
Christina Coplen is a Partner and CEO at Spencer Stuart, specializing in executive search and leadership advisory in the automotive, industrial, and technology sectors. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in leadership roles, she focuses on recruiting for board directors and C-suite positions.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Christina Coplen serves as a Partner at Spencer Stuart, focusing on CEO, Board, Industrial, Automotive, and Technology Practices. She has held this position since 2015 in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Her role involves recruiting and assessing leadership roles, including board directors, CEOs, CTOs, and COOs. Coplen's expertise is centered on facilitating transformation and growth within the automotive, digital, and industrial technology sectors. She is also a member of Spencer Stuart's Global Industrial Leadership team, where she contributes to the firm's strategic direction in the industrial sector.
Previous Experience at Versicor
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Christina Coplen worked at Versicor as President from 2012 to 2015 in Royal Oak, MI. During her tenure, she focused on leadership roles and strategic initiatives that supported organizational growth and transformation. Her experience at Versicor contributed to her extensive background in executive search and leadership advisory services.
Background in Automotive and Technology Sectors
Christina Coplen has a significant background in the automotive and technology sectors, having worked at Daimler Chrysler in various roles from 1999 to 2008. Her positions included responsibilities in software, mobility (ADAS), product development, and operations across the United States, Mexico, and Germany. Additionally, she served as Director of Full Vehicle Engineering at Mercedes-Benz Technology from 2009 to 2011 in Troy, Michigan. This extensive experience has informed her current focus on leadership roles in these industries.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Christina Coplen holds multiple degrees in engineering and business. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, studying from 1994 to 1998. She then pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan from 1999 to 2001. Furthering her education, she completed an MBA and achieved a Master of Science at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business from 2006 to 2007. This academic foundation supports her expertise in technology and leadership.