DETROIT -

 motormindz — an automotive venture consultancy — has chosen a well-known automotive journalism veteran and SiriusXM host as its new president and corporate development officer. The new hire is Jason Stein, current host of the satellite radio giant's "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein" and former publisher of Automotive News. 

According to the company, Stein, who is joining a team of 120 executive-level subject-matter experts across 32 countries, will work to expand motormindz' global footprint and assist in the launching of its venture fund — designed to "identify and accelerate" business solutions for the automotive industry. 

"Jason Stein brings a wealth of experience to the team and he will play an integral role in driving our own transformation, creating a 2.0 version of ourselves which will further our thought leadership and industry influence," said motormindz founder and CEO Jeff Van Dongen in a news release. "Jason's arrival pushes that transformation into a higher gear, where he can leverage his international market expertise and high-level interaction with leading automotive companies to help motormindz continue to transform the industry."

Stein, already a reacognized business leader in the auto space, is host of the aforementioned SiriusXM show that airs weekly on Business Radio, Channel 132, as well as on the Spotify, Apple, Pandora and Stitcher podcast platforms.

But before his stint as show host, Stein directed business operations for Automotive News, and led three international Automotive News properties – including Europe, Canada and China. He reached this position after starting as an Automotive News Detroit-based reporter in October 2003 before transferring to Automotive News Europe's Munich, Germany, headquarters in 2005. He was later named, publisher of Automotive News Europe, then overseeer of editorial operations of Automotive News.  And in 2012 he added the responsibility of associate publisher, then publisher — quite the journey. 

Stein said of his new venture at motormindz: "I'm honored and excited to join a company that's built an incredible reputation in the marketplace less than a decade into its existence. The company's plans for growth are aggressive and motormindz is perfectly positioned for its next decade as a technology and solution accelerator to the industry."

Stay up to date on motormindz news via Auto Remarketing as the venture consultancy launches its venture fund and explores the potential of the auto industry.