
Kristin Kolodge
VP & Head of Auto Benchmarking & Mobility Development
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Kristin Kolodge is Vice President and Head of Auto Benchmarking and Mobility Development at J.D. Power. She is responsible for all of the company’s vehicle quality research globally, including the Initial Quality Study (IQS); Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study; Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS); and Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. She is also responsible for generating new solutions that help clients succeed within the future of mobility space.
Kristin received a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Expertise & Speaking Topics
- Vehicle Quality
- Future Mobility, including Automated Vehicles
- HMI/ User Experience
- Advanced Vehicle Technology
Where you've seen Kristin
Below are some of Kristin's recent speaking engagements.
Lifesavers Conference
- How the History & Affordability of Vehicle Design Informs Future Vehicle Safety
- How Safe Is Safe Enough? Conveying the ADS Safety Case From the Communicators' Perspective
Check out a few of her most recent articles.