About Us

ATN is an exclusive global search partner to the automotive industry, specialising in engineering and executive search for organisations shaping the future of mobility.

We partner with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and next-generation innovators to secure high-impact talent driving the transition toward software-defined, electric, and autonomous vehicles.

Our mission is simple: to drive the industry forward through its greatest asset - its people.

Who We Are

We operate in the most demanding areas of the automotive ecosystem, where technical complexity, program risk, and time pressure leave no margin for error. In these environments, access to the right people is not a luxury, it's a competitive advantage.

ATN is built on deep, specialist expertise in automotive engineering and leadership markets. We do not operate as generalists. We understand the technologies, the architectures, and the organisational challenges our clients face, and we engage talent at a level that reflects that.

Our approach is direct, research-led, and globally networked. We identify, approach, and secure high-impact individuals who are rarely active in the market and often inaccessible through conventional search.

We are not driven by volume. We are measured by impact.

Every search is executed with precision and intent, ensuring that each hire strengthens capability, accelerates delivery, and directly influences programme success.

Domain Expertise

Technical Domains

Quality | Functional Safety | Cyber Security | Test | Verification & Validation

We support highly regulated, safety-critical environments where precision, compliance, and technical rigour are essential to programme success.

Systems & Software Engineering

Systems | Software | Hardware | Electronics | Mechanical
Our reach spans both traditional automotive engineering and the evolving software-defined vehicle landscape, covering full-stack technical capability.

Business & Commercial Leadership

Sales | Account Management | Business Development
We connect organisations with commercial talent capable of driving growth, managing key relationships, and supporting global programme expansion.

Program & Project Leadership

Project Management | Programme Management | Line Management
We identify leaders who can deliver complex, cross-functional programmes at scale, ensuring execution, coordination, and delivery excellence.

Executive Search

C-Suite | Board Level Leadership
We engage senior leaders who define strategy, lead transformation, and guide organisations through the transition to electrified and software-driven mobility.

Automotive Focus Areas