Awarded to a single individual each year who has demonstrated outstanding industry leadership. Industry Leader of the Year Alan Mulally 2009 Richard Colliver 2008 Phil Brady 2007 James E. Press 2006 Dieter Zetsche 2005 Carlos Ghosn 2004 Michael J. Jackson 2003 G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. 2002 Fujio Cho 2001 Kenneth L. Way 2000 John F. Smith Jr. 1999 Southwood J. Morcott 1998 Alex Trotman 1997 Richard E. Dauch 1996 Robert J. Eaton 1995 Roger S. Penske 1994 Harold A. Poling 1993 Frederick J. Mancheski 1992 John O. Grettenberger 1991 Heinz C. Prechter 1990 Dr. Ruben F. Mettler 1989 Robert W. Galvin 1988 Donald E. Petersen 1987 Roger B. Smith 1986 John B. Curcio 1985 Philip Caldwell 1984 Roger B. Smith 1983 Lee A. Iacocca 1982