John Morehead
Principal Consultant Motion Mechatronics LLC
John Morehead is principal consultant at Motion Mechatronics LLC, the firm he founded in 2016 after 20+ years in executive management with leading U.S. and European electric motor and motion control manufacturers.
John’s knowledge and perspective on the motor industry is based on having visited motor manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Taiwan, Morocco, Turkey, India and all over Europe. He is retained by North American, European and Asian motors and motion manufacturers to develop and help implement strategic growth initiatives such as M&A, investment, go-to-market strategy, product roadmaps and development, technology acquisition, licensing and strategic alliances.
John’s particular area of expertise encompasses fractional horsepower motors, gearing and controls although he has successfully completed projects ranging from UAV drone motors and ESCs to 800 Volt EV motor systems and everything in between. Prior to Motion Mechatronics, John held executive roles at Bodine Electric, Bison Gear & Engineering, Dunkermotoren, and Crouzet Motors/Innovista Sensors.
A graduate of the University of Kentucky, John was a successful international licensing and technology transfer consultant for two decades before entering the motor field.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Panel Discussion Electric Motors at a Crossroads: Manufacturing, Materials and Market Realities Ahea
The electric motor industry is entering a decisive period, shaped by accelerating electrification, shifting global trade dynamics, and mounting pressure on critical material supply chains. As manufacturers balance innovation with resilience, the next three years will be pivotal in determining competitive advantage.
This panel brings together leading motor manufacturers and industry experts to explore how design, production, and market strategies are evolving, and what practical steps companies can take to prepare for what’s ahead.
Wednesday 20 May 11:10 - 11:50 Electric Motor Forum Stage
Global Market Trends and Challenges
Manufacturing Technologies and Innovations
The electric motor industry is entering a decisive period, shaped by accelerating electrification, shifting global trade dynamics, and mounting pressure on critical material supply chains. As manufacturers balance innovation with resilience, the next three years will be pivotal in determining competitive advantage.
This panel brings together leading motor manufacturers and industry experts to explore how design, production, and market strategies are evolving, and what practical steps companies can take to prepare for what’s ahead.
