Keely Bosn: Inside the New Vision for Cadillac's Racing Future
Keely Bosn brings extensive experience to her new role as Cadillac's sports car program manager, succeeding Laura Wontrop Klauser. Her appointment comes at a crucial time for GM's motorsport endeavors, with expanded presence in both FIA WEC and IMSA SportsCar Championship.
Race car driver Keely Bosn portrait
Bosn's background uniquely combines racing and military experience. She grew up around drag racing, competed in sprint cars, and served seven years as a U.S. Navy logistics officer. Her automotive journey includes internships with Pratt & Miller and Corvette Racing, plus a mechanical engineering degree focused on aerodynamics.
For 2025, Cadillac fields three V-Series.Rs in IMSA's GTP class through Action Express Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing. In Hypercar, Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA runs a two-car effort in the FIA WEC, marking significant expansion for the brand.
Key priorities under Bosn's leadership:
- Strengthening team relationships and collaboration
- Maintaining focus on Le Mans as the primary goal
- Developing a clear three-to-five-year strategy
- Ensuring technology transfer between racing and production vehicles
- Building cohesive programs across both IMSA and WEC
Bosn emphasizes GM's long-term commitment to motorsport, with multi-year contracts already in place with partner teams. Her military background brings rigorous process management to the role, while her racing experience provides valuable technical insight.
Despite early challenges at Daytona and Lusail, Bosn remains focused on establishing strong foundations for success across both racing programs. Her vision includes maintaining Cadillac's competitive edge while preparing for the brand's upcoming Formula 1 entry.
"Le Mans is the top priority right now, whether it's this year, next year or the following year. That's the goal," states Bosn, highlighting her clear focus on achieving success at the prestigious 24-hour race.