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J Ferron previously worked as Innovation, Commercialization accelerator at Ferron & Associates and President at Ferron & Associates. J Ferron holds Bachelor Of Science, International Affairs from United States Air Force Academy.
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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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Innovation, Commercialization Accelerator
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Ferron & Associates
Jun 2007 - Present
President
Current
Ferron & Associates
Innovation and commercialization consulting. Start up strategic advisor. Board advisor.
Jul 2007 - Present
Accelerator
Current
Jun 1983 - Present
Pace Awards Director Of Judging
Managed 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.
May 2008 - Nov 2020
Director, Strategic Development
Mar 2008 - Nov 2020
Chairman Of The Board Emeritus
Society Of Automotive Analysts (Saa)
Automotive thought leaders
2008 - Nov 2020
Chairman Emeritus Of The Board Of Trustees
Northwood 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
May 2009 - May 2013
Board Member
Strategic Connections (Sci)
Board member of a CSx technology SAS company.
2007 - May 2012
Advisory Board Member
Jan 2005 - Jul 2009
Lead Automotive Partner- Americas Consulting
1994 - 2007
~13 yrs
Theater Leader Automotive Member Of Management Committee
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting
1994 - 2007
~13 yrs
Senior Partner
Performed 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)
Aug 1988 - Sep 1994
Vice President
Managed 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
Jun 1973 - Jul 1988
Pilot
Piloted 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.
Jun 1968 - Jun 1973
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J Ferron education
Bachelor Of Science, International Affairs
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Saint Edward, Lakewood Ohio
Honorary Master Of Law
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J Ferron works for Freelance.
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J Ferron is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States while working with Freelance.
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J Ferron has worked for Freelance, Ferron & Associates, Innovation Consultant, Automotive News, and Crain Communications.
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J Ferron holds Bachelor Of Science, International Affairs from United States Air Force Academy.
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