Leadership

Leadership

Antonio Valencia

President, Power Technologies and Global Electrification

Antonio Valencia serves as president of Power Technologies (PT) and Global Electrification, where he works closely with Dana’s other business units and engineering to ensure that we are providing our customers with class-leading engine and transmission sealing and ​thermal management, as well as battery and electronics cooling and electric and electro-mechanical solutions. Antonio also leads Dana’s electrification strategy as the only supplier capable of delivering all elements of a complete, fully integrated electrified system across all mobility markets.

Antonio joined Dana in 2012 as director of operational excellence for the Asia Pacific region, based in Shanghai, China. He subsequently served as senior director of operations and operational excellence for Dana's Off-Highway Driveline business before being named senior vice president of global electrification, China, and India in 2019.  In addition, Antonio provided operational oversight for Dana to Dongfeng Dana Axle Company (DDAC), our joint venture with Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle, and gave strategic input through the DDAC Board of Directors. He also led all aspects of the industrial business for Dana. 

Before coming to Dana, Antonio worked in a number of operational and business leadership positions at Arvin Meritor, Inteva Products, Thompson Systems, and Baracoda.  During that time, he gained strong international experience, having managed turnaround initiatives in numerous countries, including France, Thailand, China, and Mexico. 

Antonio earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lycée A Dhuoda University in Nines, France, and a master’s degree in ceramic engineering from ENSCI University in Limoges, France.