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Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Nissan and INFINITI

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Responsible for product-level strategy to deliver business success - based on deep market and consumer insights. I drive product strategy across a region covering 140+ markets and with a population of 3.8 billion. This product-level strategy covers a 10 year period with identification of Market Opportunities for Growth, Maximization of Portfolio Profitability and ROI, Individual Product Source of Sales & Price Positioning / Forecasting, Market share forecast and definition of a clear Role In Business and Line-up for each product. Aligned to the Corporate direction, it is also my personal priority to accelerate our shift to a Carbon Neutral organisation through the definition of sustainable products.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

In this role I was responsible to define product-level strategy to deliver business success - based on deep market and consumer insights. New Product Strategies for European & Russian markets were approved at global level in my first 2 years in this role. Success in this role was led by excellence in leadership, clarity of vision, consistency in strategic goals, continuous market & customer analysis and impactful C suite engagement. Initially responsible for European & Russian markets only, this success led to my appointment as Director for Product Strategy & Planning for Europe, Middle East, Africa, India and Oceania.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

I was responsible for Software development from design to validation & industrialization. I was the owner of the key results/performance indicators: Quality, Cost, Timing KPIs. I led the growth of the team from 4 to 52 engineers with 4 Heads of Departments. My personal priority and focus was on organisational development - competency mapping & performance development - and individual development via development plans & career path definition, while at the same time fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone could do their best work.I was responsible for an annual ops budget of approx. €6M. I was responsible for negotiation of this budget with Japan HQ as part of my strategic plan for growth and investment in regional software development activities. This allowed me to design and build a state-of-the-art laboratory onsite. I was also responsible for Supplier selection and relationship management. I was awarded a Black Belt in Management Excellence by Nissan while in this role. The success delivered in this role led to my appointment as General Manager for Strategy & Planning for Europe and Russia.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

I was assigned the responsibility to create this new team by hiring engineers, defining the team's core added value as well as defining the role and responsibilities within existing Engineering development processes and standards. I was also responsible for identifying opportunities for regional development, defining the resources and the skills that would be required to deliver successfully. I was responsible for negotiation and execution of handover of development from Japan HQ to Regional Technical Centre.Success in this role meant that I was promoted to Manager of this team when the organisation was expanded in 2014.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Technical team lead for engine calibration.Owner of KPI for engine development.Responsible for prioritization: test plans and communicating test progress and results to management. Engine performance, fuel economy, emissions, after-treatment and base engine calibration development.

Education record

Phd Mechanical Engineering

Researcher, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering