Innovation and strategic consultant for automotive and mobility companies spanning the value chain from manufacturing, supply and retail. Manager of consulting groups aimed at operational improvements and strategic change in US, Europe and Asia. Have entrepreneurial background and help foster similar behavior in large organizations where data driven decisions by small groups can energize strategic efforts to improve innovation and customer relationships. Named Outstanding Business Leader in 2014 at the Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach FL Documenting innovation processes and capabilities on a global scale within the automotive industry and mobility ecosystem as Director of Judging for the global Automotive News PACE Awards, leading a panel of 30 independent technologists.Specialties: Ability to increase agility of companies by turning large dissimilar data sets into actionable plans for organizations in innovation process government and industry relations, branding processes, legal, strategic consulting.Deep understanding of company innovation processes leading to commercialized products and processes.Conduct "think tanks" related to social media and best practices for automotive retailers.
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AuthorFreelanceBloomfield Hills, Mi, Us
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Innovation, Commercialization AcceleratorFerron & Associates Jun 2007 - PresentMichigan, United States
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PresidentFerron & Associates Jul 2007 - PresentInnovation and commercialization consulting. Start up strategic advisor. Board advisor.
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AcceleratorInnovation Consultant Jun 1983 - Present -
Pace Awards Director Of JudgingAutomotive News May 2008 - Nov 2020GlobalManaged global team of appointed judges for the two annual global "Academy Awards" selection and assessment technical reviews. Judges were tasked with identifying automotive supplier innovations that "are game changers." The two global programs, The PACE Awards and the PACEpilot Program The pointed independent panel of nearly 30 global expertsl I led visited each of the companies named as Finalists to assess and document their innovations' processes and commercialization successes. Top Finalists were identified as better at innovating products, processes, mobility eco-Systems or IT systems/processes. Winners were selected after review, product or process demonstration and judge panel debate. -
Director, Strategic DevelopmentCrain Communications Mar 2008 - Nov 2020 -
Chairman Of The Board EmeritusSociety Of Automotive Analysts (Saa) 2008 - Nov 2020Automotive thought leaders
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Chairman Emeritus Of The Board Of TrusteesNorthwood University May 2009 - May 2013GlobalNorthwood University is a private Midland Michigan university with a free enterprise focus., The Devos School of Management offers MBA's in the US and Switzerland. Northwood has international programs in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Europe.Mission -
Board MemberStrategic Connections (Sci) 2007 - May 2012Canada And UsaBoard member of a CSx technology SAS company.
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Advisory Board MemberSae Automotive Resources Institute Jan 2005 - Jul 2009 -
Lead Automotive Partner- Americas ConsultingPwc 1994 - 2007 -
Theater Leader Automotive Member Of Management CommitteeCoopers & Lybrand Consulting 1994 - 2007Greater New York City Area
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Senior PartnerJ.D. Power Aug 1988 - Sep 1994Performed duties as in house counsel, launched consulting division and managed JDPower brand through contracts and formal advertising approval process. Consulted with global manufacturers on process improvement, production quality and customer satisfaction. (CSI) -
Vice PresidentNational Automobile Dealers Association (Nada) Jun 1973 - Jul 1988Managed staff of nearly 400 professional trade association consultants comprising seven divisions including lobby, legal, retail automotive consulting and member services. Designed and launched the premier industry training program fir franchised retailers, Dealer Candidate Academy -
PilotUnited States Air Force Jun 1968 - Jun 1973Piloted assorted aircraft during two tours in Vietnam as Forward Air Controller and as B-52 pilot with over 375 combat sorties.Staff officer 2nd AF headquarters conducting readiness, rotation and training requirements for multiple AF combat squadrons.
J Ferron Education Details
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Saint Edward, Lakewood Ohio -
Honorary Master Of Law
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