Wally Burchfield, Automotive Industry Expert on AI and Consumer Data

What If? So What?

What If? So What?
Wally Burchfield, Automotive Industry Expert on AI and Consumer Data
Oct 01, 2025 Season 8 Episode 68
Perficient, Inc.

In this episode of “What If? So What?”, host Jim Hertzfeld sits down with Wally Burchfield, a seasoned automotive executive with more than five decades of experience with General Motors, Nissan, and beyond. Wally shares hard-earned insights on how data, trust, and customer experience have reshaped the automotive industry, and what other sectors can learn from it. 

From the rise of telematics to AI in marketing, Wally emphasizes the importance of keeping the consumer at the center of every decision. If you're navigating digital transformation, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective on how to build trust, deliver value, and stay competitive. 

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