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Detroit, Mi, Us

Drive Vantage is an automotive ride-share leasing company providing Uber and Lyft drivers access to affordable weekly transportation.​

North America

Board Advisor: BAKKEN ENERGY, Bismarck, ND, February 2022 - PresentAdvise the Board at Bakken Energy on long-term strategies to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen as a zero-emission transportation fuel nationwide. Provide insights on industry adoption trends, government incentives, infrastructure development, and go-to-market strategies for Bakken to support their goal to become a top producer of clean hydrogen.Board Advisor: BERINGER CAPITAL PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP, Toronto, Canada, January 2019 - Present Deliver strategic automotive and marketing counsel, aligning business plan goals and objectives through actionable insights and recommendations.

Southfield, Michigan

Spearheaded a new automotive incentive and pricing team within S&P Global Mobility. Supervised the development of new predictive software to help optimize spending for OEMs. Created industry-first incentive and pricing solutions leveraging big data and the latest AI technology to predict who is in the market, why they are in the market, and how much they can afford.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Founded the largest dealer-owned automotive finance and insurance companies in the U.S. Led capital raises and dealer acquisitions, developed new products, managed claim adjudication, offshored investments, and oversaw board relations, reporting, and quarterly meetings for the company. Achieved profitability within six months of inception, showcasing the effectiveness of its business model and the dedication of its team.

Dearborn, Michigan

Directed the U.S. sales organization responsible for selling 2M vehicles annually through 3,500 U.S. dealerships. Supervised a team of over 700 sales professionals across 22 regional offices, instilling a high-performance culture focused on dealer relations, data-driven decisions, and customer satisfaction. Recognized for strategic vision, intense competitive drive, and the ability to rally teams to surpass sales goals. Managed a complex matrix organization, partnering with manufacturing, finance, and marketing to achieve sales goals.

Dearborn, Michigan

Directed U.S. marketing across all automotive channels, including vehicle pricing, advertising, digital media, experiential marketing, incentive planning, auto shows, and motorsport racing. Developed advanced data analytics capabilities by leveraging competitive intelligence, pricing, and marketing data to optimize marketing and incentive spending in a highly competitive U.S. automotive market. Led partnership with the WPP advertising agency, overseeing a marketing and advertising team of over 500 people.

Toronto, Canada

Spearheaded the turnaround of Ford Motor Company's Canadian operations during the Great Recession, leading Ford to the #1 sales position in Canada for the first time in 50 years! Demonstrated decisive leadership across extensive operations, including Ford’s Canadian headquarters, five regional offices, four assembly plants, and two parts distribution centers. Made tough decisions to close plants and reduce the workforce to survive the most complex financial crisis in 80 years. Held full P&L responsibility for manufacturing, sales, and parts & service operations. Orchestrated the company’s most successful turnarounds during the Great Recession, improving company revenue and profit to record levels. Established the first-ever national co-branding relationship with Costco. Actively involved in government relations, serving on the Minister of Finance Industry Advisory Committee and representing the industry with officials at all federal and provincial levels. Served as the President of the Canadian Automotive Alliance, representing all OEMs and suppliers with policymakers.

• Board of Trustees, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts• Board of Directors, Ballard Electric Vehicle Power Systems, Vancouver, Canada• Chairman, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, Toronto, Canada• Board of Directors, C.D. Howe Institute, Toronto, Canada• Member of the CEO Council of Canada, Ottawa, Canada• Co-Chairman, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Oakville, Canada

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology