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Tom Libby
Director, Loyalty Solutions and Industry Analysis
Tom Libby serves as Director, Loyalty Solutions and Industry Analysis within Consulting Services at S&P Global Mobility, focusing on the US new and used vehicle industries.
In these roles he provides data and analysis to several automotive clients, and he also gives data and commentary to the media. He has more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and industry analysis in the US new and used vehicle markets. Tom twice served on the Board of Directors and President of the Society of Automotive Analysts, and he also has served as an adjunct Professor of Market Research at Pepperdine University.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Amherst College, Amherst, MA, and an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University, New York.
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Calum MacRae
Executive Director, Automotive Supply Chain and Technology
Calum MacRae is an Executive Director within the Automotive Supply Chain & Technology (SCT) group.
With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Calum's career has included tenure at a major global consultancy, a business information specialist, and at an OEM.
Before joining S&P Global's Supply Chain & Technology team Calum was head of automotive research and analysis at GlobalData plc. His career has seen him support OEMs and suppliers in industry forecasting and consulting engagements. His focus at S&P will see him develop descriptive assets and collaborate on new data projects to support the automotive value chain.
Calum has a degree in Economics from Coventry University where he specialized in the economics of the motor industry.
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Michael Robinet
Vice President, Forecast Strategy
Michael Robinet is Vice President of Forecast Strategy at S&P Global Mobility. He has more than 37 years of experience in automotive market analysis, forecasting and supplier strategy functions. He joined S&P Global Mobility (formerly IHS Markit/IHS Automotive/CSM Worldwide) in 1996. Michael is a valued source for forecasts, commercial transition strategies and market dynamics.
Prior to joining the organization, Michael was a forecaster with two other automotive research firms as well as being active in finance at a major tier 1 supplier. Starting in 1996, Michael grew the CSM Worldwide forecast from a handful of clients to be the preeminent global production forecast utilized today. In 2011, he shifted his focus to consulting – driving market strategies for a changing ecosystem. In 2025, Michael returned to the Vehicle Forecast sector as Vice President of Forecast Strategy.
Key career milestones include contributions to the 2009 Chrysler and GM bankruptcy agreements in Canada, innovations in both measuring vehicle production capacity and ongoing supply base strategies surrounding ICE to BEV transitions. He regularly consults with industry executives and is a presenter at global OEM and supplier conferences/symposiums, He is widely quoted by media on a variety of critical industry topics.
Giving back to the industry and community is critical for Michael. He is a Director for the Automotive Hall of Fame, a two-term trustee for the SAE Foundation and a board member for the Canada-US Business Association since its inception. For several years he has penned a monthly column for SAE Automotive Magazine called ‘Supplier Eye’.
He holds an Honours Bachelor in Social Science (Economics) and a Masters in Business Administration (Finance) – both from the University of Windsor (Canada).
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Anoop Desai
Executive Director, Sustainable Mobility
Anoop Desai serves as the Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Mobility at S&P Global Mobility Consulting Services. In this leadership role, he specializes in spearheading sustainability initiatives within the mobility sector. Boasting a robust background in carbon accounting, net-zero pathways, and strategic planning, Anoop stands at the forefront of the drive towards sustainable practices. His pivotal role involves guiding clients through the intricate process of reducing their carbon footprint and crafting effective strategies to attain net-zero emissions.
Anoop's expertise in sustainability frameworks, coupled with his adept analysis and interpretation of data, positions him as an invaluable asset to the team. His unwavering dedication to promoting environmentally responsible practices aligns seamlessly with his commitment to steering clients towards sustainable mobility solutions. Anoop's passion for sustainability and his proactive efforts contribute significantly to the mission of creating a greener and more sustainable future, solidifying his role as a key contributor within the S&P Global Mobility team.
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