Bill Newman, Proprietor of Stonewood Wine and Stonewood Farms was selected as “Industry Leader to Watch in 2026.”
From the top-secret halls of aerospace engineering to the factory floors of Volkswagen, to the Wine Country of Southern California, William Newman has spent over three decades mastering the art of the pivot.
Currently serving as SAP’s Industry Executive Advisor for the Automotive Segment, Bill is more than a strategist—he’s a “senior senator” for the industry. Whether he’s navigating the complexities of Business AI, sustainability across the value chain, or the future of mobility-as-a-service, Bill’s approach is rooted in one core principle: speaking truth to data.
If Bill, the industry advisor, is precise and measured, then Bill the accidental farmer and beverage creator and wine concierge is something altogether warmer: unguardedly, specifically delighted.
Discover how this “accidental car guy” is helping automotive leaders modernize their operations, keep the “human in the loop,” and prepare for the next five years of industry transformation.
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