Craig Balis serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Garrett Motion Inc., a leading global technology provider of highly engineered turbochargers, electric-boosted systems, and automotive software solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the automotive and turbocharging industries, Balis has been instrumental in advancing propulsion technologies for cleaner, more efficient mobility. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Engineering from Purdue University, laying a strong foundation for his innovative career. Balis began his professional journey at Honeywell in 1997, where he rapidly progressed through roles in engineering and product development, focusing on turbocharger design and variable geometry turbines. As Vice President of Engineering for Honeywell Transportation Systems’ Turbo Technologies division, he led global teams that developed breakthrough technologies, including next-generation turbo systems for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. His tenure at Honeywell resulted in over 50 patents, numerous industry awards, and significant contributions to fuel efficiency and emissions reduction, earning him recognition as a pioneer in boosted engine architectures. In his current role at Garrett Motion since the company’s 2018 spin-off from Honeywell, Balis oversees a worldwide R&D organization of more than 2,000 engineers across 12 countries. He drives the company’s strategic technology roadmap, emphasizing electrification, hydrogen propulsion, and intelligent connectivity to meet evolving regulatory and market demands. Under his leadership, Garrett has launched innovative products like the E-Turbo, accelerating the industry’s shift toward sustainable powertrains and positioning the company as a key enabler in the transition to zero-emission vehicles.