Jon Husby is a Director at AEye and currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of ADAC, a privately held vehicle access and diversified solutions company. He joined ADAC in August 2022 and was named to its board of directors in January 2024.
Jon Husby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Albion College and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State.
Before joining ADAC, Jon Husby served as President and CEO of North America for SEG Automotive from January 2018 to July 2022, and concurrently as SVP Global Sales from December 2020 to July 2022. He also held leadership roles at Harman International, TomTom/Tele Atlas, and DENSO Corporation.
Jon Husby has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked for companies such as SEG Automotive, Harman International, TomTom/Tele Atlas, and DENSO Corporation. His roles have included leadership in sales, marketing, business units, and global team management.
Jon Husby serves on the board of directors of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers (since November 2019, including as chair in 2023) and as chair of the board of directors of the Automotive Hall of Fame (since April 2019).
Jon Husby has managed global teams and worked abroad in Europe during his tenure at TomTom/Tele Atlas, gaining significant international business experience.
Jon Husby brings expertise in economics, management, sales, marketing, business unit leadership, global operations, and board governance, with a focus on the automotive and technology sectors.
Jon Husby serves as chair of the board of directors of the Automotive Hall of Fame, a position he has held since April 2019.
At Harman International, Jon Husby was Vice President and General Manager of Customer Business Units from August 2011 to November 2017, leading the largest customer business unit globally with advanced technologies in electronics, software, branded audio, and cybersecurity solutions.
Jon Husby served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing – Automotive Business Unit at TomTom and Tele Atlas from February 2003 to August 2011, managing global teams and working in Europe.
At DENSO Corporation, Jon Husby worked from May 1994 to February 2003 in corporate and manufacturing environments, focusing on human resources, communications, public relations, and sales management.
Jon Husby has served on the board of directors of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers since November 2019 and was chair of the board in 2023.
Jon Husby has led global sales and marketing teams, particularly during his time at SEG Automotive, Harman International, and TomTom/Tele Atlas, focusing on automotive business units and advanced technology solutions.
During his tenure at DENSO Corporation, Jon Husby worked in human resources, communications, and public relations, gaining experience in both corporate and manufacturing settings.
Jon Husby has worked with advanced technologies in electronics, software, branded audio, and cybersecurity solutions, especially during his leadership at Harman International.
Jon Husby is known for leading large, global teams and building customer-focused business units, with a strong emphasis on advanced technology and operational excellence.
Jon Husby serves as a Director on AEye's board, contributing his extensive industry experience and leadership to the company's strategic direction.
Jon Husby's background in automotive technology, global sales, and executive leadership provides valuable insights and guidance to AEye as it advances its lidar and sensing solutions in the market.
Jon Husby has a track record of driving innovation in advanced technologies, electronics, and software, focusing on customer needs and operational excellence in the automotive and technology sectors.
Jon Husby is actively involved in industry organizations, serving on the boards of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and the Automotive Hall of Fame, where he has held leadership positions.
AEye's mission is to create leading-edge solutions designed to save lives and propel the future of dynamic sensing applications, aiming to become leaders in building a safer future. Source
AEye's leadership team includes executives with deep industry and public company experience in delivering breakthrough products and building enterprise-scale technology businesses. The board features members with backgrounds in technology, automotive, venture capital, private equity, and the public sector. Source
The Strategic Financing and M&A Committee includes Timothy J. Dunn, Jon Husby, and Doron Simon. Source
The Committee Composition page details the composition of AEye's board committees, including roles, responsibilities, and committee memberships. Source
The 'Board of Directors' page provides information about AEye's board members, their backgrounds, roles, committee memberships, and the board's diversity matrix as of April 29, 2025. Source
The Systems Engineering team at AEye works closely with Component Development, Firmware and Systems, Software, Operations, Product Management, and Customer-facing teams to ensure cross-functional collaboration. Source
The page showcases profiles of team members, providing insights into their expertise, roles, and contributions to AEye's mission of advancing LiDAR technology and autonomous systems. Source
The 'Coffee Talk: Ben Hua' page features a profile or interview with Ben Hua, discussing insights, experiences, or contributions related to AEye's technology or industry. Source
The 'Coffee Talk: James Jung' page features a profile or discussion with James Jung, providing insights into his role, expertise, or contributions. Source
Andrew Hughes holds a BA in Sociology from UCLA and an MBA and JD from Santa Clara University. Source
Timothy J. Dunn has served as Chair of the Audit Committee for two TPG portfolio companies (Ellucian and Vertafore), board member of Nordstrom's Federal Savings Bank, and Chair of the Board for St. Anthony Foundation. Source
The WinTOR project is a research initiative at the University of Toronto focused on advancing computer vision, robotics, and AI-driven sensing technology, especially for intelligent systems in challenging weather conditions. Source
The WinTOR project is sponsored by General Motors, LG Electronics, Applanix, Navtech, and the Ontario Research Fund: Research Excellence, and is led by faculty sponsors from the University of Toronto. Source
Jon Husby currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of ADAC, a privately held vehicle access and diversified solutions company. He joined ADAC in August 2022 and was named to its board of directors effective January 2024. Prior to ADAC, Mr. Husby served as President and CEO of North America for SEG Automotive, a rotating mechanical and e-machine technology company which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a publicly traded company in China – ZMJ. Mr. Husby served in that role from January 2018 to July 2022 and concurrently served as SVP Global Sales from December 2020 to July 2022. Prior to SEG Automotive, Mr. Husby worked for Harman International, a U.S.-based publicly traded company, as Vice President and General Manager Customer Business Units from August 2011 to November 2017, where he led a team building the largest customer business unit globally with advanced technologies in electronics, software, branded audio, and cybersecurity solutions. Mr. Husby worked at TomTom, a publicly traded Dutch Company, and a TomTom acquired company, Tele Atlas, a Belgian-based company, from February 2003 to August 2011. During that tenure, Mr. Husby managed global teams while serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing – Automotive Business Unit, including time working abroad in Europe. Prior to TomTom/Tele Atlas, Mr. Husby worked for Japanese-based automotive supplier DENSO Corporation from May 1994 to February 2003. During his time at DENSO, he worked in both corporate and manufacturing environments in human resources, communications, public relations, and sales management. Mr. Husby has served on the board of directors of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers since November 2019, including serving as chair of the board in 2023. Mr. Husby also serves as chair of the board of directors of the Automotive Hall of Fame, which he joined in April 2019. Mr. Husby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Albion College and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State.
