“Hands-on” senior leader with extensive operations and finance experience. Valued for engaging and enthusiastic leadership style that generates superior results through creation and execution of business strategies and plans. Recognized for building effective teams and forging strong business relationships focused on change management and execution. Proven ability to successfully apply business concepts in multiple environments. Consulting contract in 2013 with Navistar on used truck industry led to 2015 appointment as Vice President of Navistar's Used Truck Operations. Other experiences include:➢ Key member of leadership teams as senior finance leader for many functional areas: • Purchasing/Supply Chain/Logistics • Information Technology • Sales and Marketing • Audit and Risk Management • Manufacturing • Staff Functions ➢ 7 years as senior operating executive for GM’s $10B wholesale used vehicle portfolio and dealer-facing retail used vehicle activitieso Drove dramatic 10X sales growth of GM Certified Used Vehicles in 2 yearso Chaired National Auto Auction Association task force developing common industry metricso Orchestrated mix of online and physical auction sales venues to maximize returnso GM Chairman Honors for major role in strategy and negotiations of 51% divestiture of GMAC➢ Leadership of two large global finance teams and two unique international assignments➢
Other Select Key Competencies
• Strategic and Business Planning • Cost Control and Reduction • Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis • Divestitures/Contract Negotiations • Internal Controls and Risk Management • Integrations and Consolidations • Used Vehicle Industry and Remarketing • Sales Strategy, Objectives and Pricing • Supplier, Vendor and Dealer Relations • Staff Reorganizations and HR Planning
Listed skills include Forecasting, Business Planning, Strategy, Automotive, and 46 others.