k8’s Kara Grasso is Honored as 2021 Automotive News Rising Star
Developing and strengthening customer relationships focused on advanced mobility
WILMINGTON, Del., August 24, 2021 — Kara Grasso, Global Strategy Director, Advanced Mobility at k8 Mobility & Materials, has been named a 2021 Automotive News Rising Star.
Kara’s ability to understand and identify strategic opportunities while developing and strengthening customer relationships, have been the cornerstone of her more than 20-year career. Currently, she is responsible for developing an aggregated, go-forward ambition and strategy for Advanced Mobility across k8. Advancing new mobility solutions and strategies for automotive electrification and autonomous driving programs are key drivers in the transformation of the industry.
“I’m honored to have been acknowledged with this prestigious industry award,” said Kara. “This is such an exciting time for the automotive industry, and I’m looking forward to putting my experience to work to support the transition to electric and hybrid vehicles.”
Automotive News has published its Rising Stars list of the industry’s up and comers annually since 2014. This year, the program honors 25 executives who work in manufacturing and supply across a variety of roles ranging from executive management to purchasing, engineering, mobility and design.
“I’m so pleased that Kara has been recognized with this award,” said Randy Stone, President of k8 Mobility & Materials. “I am confident that she will help us continue to reinforce our commitment to advancing solutions for auto electrification and sustainability.”
Complete profiles of all 25 Rising Stars can be viewed here:
About k8 Mobility & Materials
k8 Mobility & Materials (M&M) delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to the automotive, electronics, industrial, consumer, medical, photovoltaic and telecom markets. k8 M&M partners with customers to drive innovation by utilizing its expertise and knowledge in polymer and materials science. k8 M&M works with customers throughout the value chain to enable material systems solutions for demanding applications and environments. For additional information about k8 Mobility & Materials, visit
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