On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Visit Dauch.com | Watch Video

Michael J. Lynch

Education & Experience


Education:
B.S. - Walsh College
M.S.F - Walsh College
M.S.A - Walsh College

Joined Dauch:
1996 - Financial Analyst, Detroit Manufacturing Facility

Our Leadership

Michael J. Lynch

President Driveline


Michael J. Lynch joined Dauch in 1996 as a Financial Analyst at the Detroit Manufacturing Facility. Since then, he has served in various financial positions with increasing responsibility including Supervisor, Cost Estimating; Finance Manager, Albion Automotive; Finance Manager, Forging Division; Finance Manager, Detroit Manufacturing Facility; Director, Driveline Finance; Director, Commercial Analysis; Controller; Vice President, Driveline Business Performance & Cost Management; Vice President - Finance & Controller; President - Driveline; President and COO. Lynch assumed his current position in February 2026.

Lynch began his automotive career with Concord Design.

Lynch received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Walsh College. He also has earned a Master of Science in Finance and a master's in Accounting from Walsh College. In addition, he has received training in Mergers and Acquisitions from the University of Chicago.