Reuben Sarkar
Chief Executive Officer, SAE International
Reuben Sarkar is Chief Executive Officer of SAE International, President of the Performance Review Institute, and President of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia. He is an accomplished executive with deep leadership experience across mobility, energy, and advanced technology. He most recently served as President and CEO of the American Center for Mobility, where he led a 500-acre global test center advancing the development and validation of next-generation transportation technologies. Previously, he held senior roles across government and industry, including Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation at the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing national programs in vehicle, hydrogen, and bioenergy technologies. Sarkar also held leadership positions at Forge Nano, Proterra, and General Motors, where he contributed to the development of the first-generation Chevrolet Volt. Known for his strategic clarity and collaborative approach, he brings a strong track record of aligning stakeholders across sectors to advance complex innovation initiatives.
Sarkar holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan and is widely recognized for his ability to bring together stakeholders across sectors to drive meaningful, large-scale innovation.
