Chris Nowak Email and Phone Number
I am a trusted and diligent professional with dynamic experience in devising robust business strategies and policies, directing engineers, and liaising with product managers to achieve optimum growth.Employers recognize me for being highly skilled in developing production and sales goals, identifying potential growth opportunities, revamping organizational culture, and transforming whole business model of an organization. Throughout my career, I have developed a stellar track record of managing internal engineering and fostering professional relationships to achieve company’s financial goals. My expertise lies in implementing common development processes, while ensuring compliance with best practices and organizational standards. My ability to enhance revenue and gross margin by leveraging business development and engineering lead roles has been well appreciated over the years. My leadership, communication, analytical, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills are valuable assets.If you want to know more about me feel free to reach at mailto:CNowak5235@gmail.com
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President Alea Leather North AmericaAlea Leather Specialist, Inc.Detroit, Mi, Us
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President, Oe DivisionAlea Leather Specialists, Inc. Oct 2022 - PresentWixom, Michigan, UsExcited to represent the best automotive leather interior restyling product. We source the highest quality Italian leather hides, adhere to paramount quality management system of TS-16949, and manufacture with the finest workmanship. Through our hand work, creativity, and most importantly our vision, Alea Leather has taken the lead in revolutionizing custom leather interiors which are uniquely designed to evoke personality and inspire personalization. -
Vp Oem Business DevelopmentFox Factory Jan 2019 - Sep 2021Duluth, Georgia, UsDuring my time at this role, I directed account management for Toyota, Stellantis & Ford to maintain current business and enhance growth potential while developing additional OEM programs. I was assigned with the task of balancing a previously biased automotive customer base and played significant role in realizing active programs with GM, Rivian, Atlis Motors and Ram. I developed 5-year customer / product strategies which were adopted by other parts of the organization, and which included Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Procurement and Quality ties to help align cross functionally.Below enlisted are some of my achievements from this role.• Championed gross margin (GM) improvements by manufacturing, engineering, and sourcing efficiency without commoditization and revolutionizing product lineup.• Generated new sales by implementing advance knowledge of automotive industry to create and present presentations.• Boosted annual average revenue by 32%. -
Srmgr Product Development - MoparFiat Chrysler Automobiles Dec 2011 - Dec 2018London, England, GbAt Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, I was responsible for ensuring organizational growth and transforming business model from purchasing finished goods in past to plan, develop, and manufacture own goods. As a Sr. Manager Mopar Product Development, I offered different career path to engineers within organization and improved morale by growing organization from 8 engineers to 25, while promoting 4 individuals to lead roles. Strategically, I aligned our organization with the core automotive platforms to integrate and produce "World Class" vehicle accessories.Enlisted below are my achievements during this role:• Revamped organizational culture by integrating and validating vehicle accessory products.• Augmented revenue / profit by more than 20% every year through effective leadership.• Moved product creation process upstream to align with vehicle development timeline -
Sr. Mgr. - Vehicle DevelopmentFiat Chrysler Automobiles Sep 2008 - Dec 2011London, England, GbLed collaboration of a common development process across all vehicle lines. Process is focused on the common application of functional sciences (Safety, NVH, Dynamics, Durability, AeroThermal and Powertrain Integration) using all available tools from the virtual (CAE) to physical (Component/System and Vehicle) world. Implementation included the reorganization of over 600 employees into a matrix organization to achieve increased worker efficiency and 100% product coverage. In addition to the process change, a cultural change was underway, transforming behaviors toward a more collaborative, respectful and transparent organization.
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Sr Manager And Lead Engineer - Dodge ChallengerFiat Chrysler Automobiles Jan 2006 - Oct 2008London, England, GbChief Engineer for the design, development and business metrics of the all new Dodge Challenger. Started program at concept stage (introduction at 2006 Detroit AutoShow) through Production at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario. Utilized a much smaller cross functional team and initiated new business practices to enable speed to market. Enablers included: how suppliers were chosen and brought on board, use of CAE in the development process, build of prototype properties in assembly plant earlier in the development cycle, streamlined reporting to Sr. Management and utilized shorter cycle to review financial viability.
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Sr Manager - Advanced Vehicle EngineeringDaimlerchrysler May 2004 - Jan 2006Auburn Hills, Mi, UsResponsible for developing design, manufacturing and financial feasibility of future products. Worked closely with Design Office to capture artistic vision and bridged the design to the Engineering Release teams. Objective was to achieve program approval from Sr. Management.Also lead team of engineers within the Product Design Studios that worked with designers to assist in their product creation. Worked out feasibility issues and challenged team for creative solutions to achieve design vision. -
Sr. Manager - Jeep Vehicle DevelopmentChrysler May 2001 - May 2004London, England, GbResponsible for the Safety, AeroThermal and BSR performance of all Jeep products. Was brought on to revise the current organization with a focus on government 5 star crash performance. Restructured engineering team and their interaction with CAE tools and component test labs to synergize efforts. Formed techincal clubs to communicate best practices across other Chrysler Platforms. Team was successful in delivering government 5 star performance on Liberty and Grand Cherokee models, a first in our company.
Chris Nowak Education Details
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Michigan State University - Eli Broad College Of BusinessGeneral -
Michigan Technological UniversityMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Nowak
What company does Chris Nowak work for?
Chris Nowak works for Alea Leather Specialist, Inc.
What is Chris Nowak's role at the current company?
Chris Nowak's current role is President Alea Leather North America.
What schools did Chris Nowak attend?
Chris Nowak attended Michigan State University - Eli Broad College Of Business, Michigan Technological University.
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