The Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn today announced that General Motors President Mark Reuss has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Industry Leader Award in OEM, presented by Lear.
Reuss is being recognized for his “distinguished leadership in automotive manufacturing, product development, engineering, and his contributions to the continued evolution of one of the world’s most influential automotive companies,” according to the Automotive Hall of Fame.
The award will be presented during the Automotive News Global Congress in Detroit on Sept. 29 by Lear Corp. President Ray Scott.
“Mark is a tremendous leader and someone I have great respect for,” says Scott. “His drive, passion for great products and bold leadership have defined his career and left a lasting mark on our industry. His contributions to General Motors and the broader automotive community are remarkable, and I am proud to present him with this well-deserved honor.”
Following the presentation, Reuss and Scott will participate in a fireside chat exploring automotive leadership, industry transformation, innovation, and the future of the global automotive industry.
“Mark Reuss represents the kind of leadership this award was created to recognize,” says Sarah Cook, president of the Automotive Hall of Fame. “Throughout his career, Mark has combined deep engineering expertise with a clear understanding of what it takes to lead a global automotive company through periods of profound change.”
“His influence on product, performance, manufacturing, and the broader direction of General Motors reflects a career of meaningful and lasting impact on our industry.”
The Automotive Hall of Fame’s Industry Leader Award recognizes exceptional leaders and transformative figures whose contributions have significantly shaped the automotive industry. Over the years, the award has honored some of the industry’s most influential figures, including Ford Motor Co.’s Alan Mulally, Toyota Motor Corp.’s Fujio Cho, Daimler AG’s Dieter Zetsche, and Carlos Ghosn of the Nissan/Renault Alliance.
“I’m so thankful to the Automotive Hall of Fame, and to Lear, for the Industry Leader Award,” says Reuss. “It’s not only a tremendous honor to be recognized alongside some of the industry’s true icons, but it’s also a testament to the great people I’ve worked with for so long at GM. We win — and have always won — as a team, and any success I’ve had in my career is a direct result of the success of the team.”
