History

Our Legacy, Built for the Future

For more than three decades, ITB Group has helped clients across the global automotive sector navigate fast-moving technical and business change. Our consulting roots run deep in North America, Europe, and Asia — where we’ve supported OEMs, suppliers, and investors with strategy, insight, and clarity.

We’ve earned trust by aligning engineering detail with market realities. Whether delivering program-level feasibility, competitive benchmarking, or global sourcing strategy, ITB helps clients move faster and smarter.

Our Core Strengths:

Global Perspective

Decades of cross-border experience with localized insight
Technical Depth

Consultants with engineering backgrounds and systems fluency
Industry Access

A trusted voice in boardrooms, R&D centers, and C-suites worldwide

ITB's Founders

Dr. Joel Kopinsky

Education: Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering); M.B.A. (Finance + Management of Organizations)

Experience: GM Research (3 years); Automotive consultant (30 years)

Application Focus: Fuel systems, powertrain– efficiency and emissions, thermal management, glazing and sealing systems

Functional Focus: Technology forecasting, business development, due diligence assistance and strategic planning

Ms. Mitra O’Malley

Education: M.S. Plastics Engineering

Experience: Automotive consultant (37 years)

Application Focus: Interiors, exteriors, mass reduction, HMI and acoustic markets

Functional Focus: Technology forecasting, business development, manufacturing cost analyses, strategic planning and joint venture assistance