David Leone Email & Phone Number

Experienced Senior Executive with a demonstrated history of leading in the automotive industry. Lead global cross-functional teams from Creative Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing and Communications to Launch multiple new cars around the world. Was Executive Chief Engineer for Cadillac, Luxury and Performance Cars including Corvette and Camaro. Also Executive Chief Engineer for Launch Excellence, re-writing the way GM designs, develops and launches new vehicles. Skilled in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Six Sigma Black Belt, Automotive Engineering, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Root Cause Analysis, and Manufacturing and leading large teams. Also on the Board of Visitors for Mike Ilitch School of Business, and was Executive in Residence, guiding and mentoring MBA students with occasional lecturing on Leadership. Emeritus status to the BOV. Now advising companies on how to grow their business through DML Advising. Strong business development professional with a MBA focused in Finance and Marketing from Wayne State University, and BSME from Oakland University..