Leadership
Patrick Paige | President and CEO
Patrick Paige serves as Chief Executive Officer of Veritas, guiding global operations to deliver superior products, technologies, and services to customers worldwide. He leads the Veritas team with a strong commitment to team member safety, clear guiding principles, and the execution of the company’s strategic vision and business plans. With more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry, Patrick brings energy, enthusiasm, and a relentless focus on operational excellence.
Known for his collaborative leadership style, Patrick builds strong relationships with employees, customers, and partners alike. His ability to connect with people and foster trust has been central to driving performance, aligning teams around shared goals, and creating long-term value for the organization.
Before joining Veritas, Patrick was President and CEO of Acument Global Technologies, a leading manufacturer of automotive mechanical fasteners. He also held leadership roles at Johnson Controls and American Axle & Manufacturing, where he served as CEO of its UK-based subsidiary, Albion Automotive. Patrick began his career at Chrysler Corporation.
Patrick holds both bachelor’s and law degrees from Michigan State University.
Dominik Kempf | Chief Technology Officer
Dominik serves as Chief Technology Officer at Veritas, where he leads the company’s global engineering, lab operations, and R&D activities. In this role, he directs technical strategy, ensures product quality, and champions innovation and patenting that drives long-term growth. By fostering collaboration across departments and guiding teams with clarity and purpose, Dominik plays a key role in strengthening Veritas’s market position and delivering value to customers worldwide.
With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Dominik is an accomplished and passionate engineer recognized for transforming innovation into serial production. His enthusiasm, deep technical expertise, and positive, collaborative nature inspire teams and energize performance. He has a proven track record in both technical and management roles, excelling at solving complex challenges, advancing product development, and introducing innovative technologies that strengthen customer value.
Dominik holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hochschule Mannheim.
James Habel | Chief Financial Officer
James oversees all global financial operations for Veritas Automotive, directing the company’s financial strategy, accounting, internal controls, tax, and treasury functions. He brings extensive public company and private equity experience, with a proven history of business transformation and successful M&A transactions.
He has served as CFO at several companies in the automotive sector, including PKC Group and Humanetics, and has also held leadership roles in other industries. A proud Detroiter, James began his career at Ford Motor Company and has since gained broad experience across the automotive, oil & gas, aerospace, and medical sectors. He joined Veritas in 2022.
James earned both a BBA and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) and holds certification in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
Jennifer Saint George | Chief Purchasing Officer
As Chief Purchasing Officer, Jennifer leads Veritas’s global purchasing strategy, ensuring the company delivers maximum value through innovative commodity and supply chain solutions. She drives strategic initiatives that balance cost competitiveness with quality, strengthening Veritas’s position in the market and enhancing customer value.
Jennifer partners closely with new product teams, providing commodity expertise to establish program cost models and achieve target costs. She also leads efforts to identify and capture cost-saving opportunities across the organization, improving profitability for Veritas and its customers.
She joined Veritas in 2019 after 17 years in the automotive industry, holding leadership roles at GT Technologies and TRW Automotive. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and an MBA in Human Resource Management from Walsh College
Melanie Stepp | Chief Human Resources Officer
Melanie leads Veritas’s global HR strategy, shaping a culture that is both collaborative and performance-driven. She works closely with business leaders worldwide to unlock organizational potential, strengthen talent pipelines, and accelerate growth.
Her work spans talent acquisition, retention, leadership development, succession planning, and coaching, ensuring Veritas attracts top talent and develops the next generation of leaders. By championing a culture of accountability and engagement, she creates an environment where employees are energized, empowered, and inspired to make an impact.
Melanie joined Veritas in 2019 after more than 15 years in the automotive industry, where she held senior HR roles at Varroc Lighting Systems and the global Freudenberg Group. Known for her approachable yet decisive leadership style, she is recognized for aligning people strategy with business priorities, building leadership capability, and cultivating cultures where people and performance thrive together.
Melanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and an MBA from Ferris State University.
Meredith Glass Chief Commercial Officer
Meredith directs the commercial operations of Veritas across North America, Europe, and China, overseeing corporate strategy, commercial negotiations, and key growth initiatives. She joined Veritas in 2025, bringing a broad background spanning sales, finance, and program management.
Prior to Veritas, Meredith served as Vice President of Sales – Automotive at Molex, where she led a global sales organization supporting OEM, Tier, and distribution customers. Throughout her career, she has driven major business transformations, executed strategies that accelerated growth, and strengthened global customer relationships, earning recognition for exceptional performance and leadership.
A champion of high-performing teams, Meredith is known for her collaborative style, data-driven decision-making, and commitment to operational excellence—capabilities that enhance Veritas’s position as a trusted global partner. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Stefan Rau Chief Operations Officer
Stefan leads Veritas’s global operations and its Lean manufacturing enterprise, maximizing value internally and externally through customer satisfaction. He designs and implements strategies that minimize waste, improve productivity, and ensure continuous improvement while advancing Veritas’s commitment to sustainability. Focused on expanding the company’s competitive footprint, he fosters a strong, unified culture across the region while strengthening OEM relationships and diversifying the product portfolio.
With more than 28 years in the automotive fluids industry, Stefan brings extensive global leadership experience, including over two decades at TI Automotive. His most recent positions included COO and President Americas, Executive Vice President, and Managing Director Europe, where he led the transformation of fuel-related products into thermal management solutions and executed key footprint and product strategies.
Stefan holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule Saarbrücken and served in the military.