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Barbara Samardzich
Director/Board Member at
ADIENT PLC
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Barbara Jean Samardzich is currently Lead Director at Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc., Independent Director at Adient plc since 2016, Director at AMOGY, Inc., and Lead Independent Director at BRP, Inc. since 2017.
Former positions include Independent Director at MTS Systems Corp.
from 2001 to 2017, Independent Director at SKF AB from 2017 to 2022, Non-Executive Director at Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS, Independent Director at Velodyne Lidar, Inc. from 2016 to 2021, Vice President-Global Product Programs at Ford Motor Co. from 2011 to 2016, Trustee at Lawrence Technological University, Chief Operating Officer & Vice President at Ford of Europe, Inc. from 2013 to 2016, and Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Ford of Europe Gmbh from 2013 to 2016.
Education includes graduate degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Wayne State University (Michigan), and an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ADIENT PLC 0.07% | 10/03/2026 | 58,596 ( 0.07% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
BRP, INC. -.--% | 30/04/2026 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 31/05/2026 |
Barbara Samardzich active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ADIENT PLC | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2016 |
| BRP INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
 Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets motorized recreational vehicles and powersports engines | Director/Board Member | - |
AMOGY, Inc.
 AMOGY, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides ammonia-to-power generation services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Barbara Samardzich
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SKF AB | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2022 |
| VELODYNE LIDAR | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2021 |
| MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 05/06/2017 |
Ford of Europe Gmbh
 Ford of Europe Gmbh Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Operates as a news publishing company for automobile industry | Chief Operating Officer | 12/10/2016 |
Ford of Europe, Inc.
 Ford of Europe, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells cars | Chief Operating Officer | 01/10/2016 |
Training of Barbara Samardzich
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Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Ford Motor Co.
 Ford Motor Co. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells electric vehicles, trucks, service parts & accessories | Consumer Durables |
MTS Systems Corp.
 MTS Systems Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies test & simulation systems | Electronic Technology |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets motorized recreational vehicles and powersports engines | Consumer Durables |
Wayne State University (Michigan)
 Wayne State University (Michigan) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SKF AB
 SKF AB Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures bearings and seals | Producer Manufacturing |
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS
 Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and wholesales motor vehicles and automotive spare parts | Consumer Durables |
Lawrence Technological University
 Lawrence Technological University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Florida
 University of Florida Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BRP, Inc.
 BRP, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs, develops, manufactures and sells power sports vehicles and marine products | Producer Manufacturing |
Ford of Europe, Inc.
Ford of Europe, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells cars | Retail Trade |
Ford of Europe Gmbh
Ford of Europe Gmbh Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Operates as a news publishing company for automobile industry | Commercial Services |
Adient plc
 Adient plc Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive seating systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
 Velodyne Lidar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs and sells advanced LiDAR sensors and systems for autonomous vehicles, robotics, mapping & smart infrastructure | Electronic Technology |
AMOGY, Inc.
AMOGY, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides ammonia-to-power generation services | Utilities |
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