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Global Automotive Consultant with an expertise in Merger & Acquisitions (M&A), due diligence, reorganization, restructuring, strategy, and functional expert. Consultation Expertise Focused in areas such as: • Electric Vehicles• Autonomous vehicles• Vehicle and Supplier Product Development• Quality• Purchasing / Sales • Contract Negotiations• Joint Venture Strategies• Impact of Recession, disruptions, pandemics (SAARs,COVID-19..)• Globalization Strategies• InnovationPrimary Clients and Roles for Avante Global:1. DesAot Engineering Solutions North America, Detroit, Michigan President of DesAot North America, 2019 – PresentLeading Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Engineering, Design, Product Development, Innovation / Cost Reduction in the United States, Europe and Asia producing world class tier 1 automotive products. Worldwide engineering staffing solutions providing an experienced workforce for hire directly or as a contract employee. 2. IQM Research Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan Lead Consultant, 2021 – PresentLeading research in highly technical and challenging industry problems. Bridging the gap between University and Government Funding that result in executable initiatives.3. NBHx TRIM NORTH AMERICA, West Bloomfield, Michigan Vice President of Engineering & Technology, 2019 - 2020Leading Engineering, Innovation, Manufacturing, Quality and Program Management across five facilities in the United States and Mexico producing world class tier 1 automotive products. Applying new technologies to increase efficiencies and meet growth targets while leading continuous improvement efforts. Initiating and executing a new world class facility in Mexico to meet aggressive sales / profitability targets.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Lead Programs in Master of Product Development, Master of Technical Management, Graduate Certificates in Systems Engineering and Advanced Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles & Certification in Six Sigma.• Managing program marketing, outreach, and industry relationships• Identify and execute strategic opportunities for new programs and innovative delivery of learning experiences in consultation with industry partners• Grow strong ties to key industry partners and develop new industry relationships in critical markets• Engage alumni of the programs• Recruiting, admissions, advising, academic oversight, and graduation certification of students• Execute the budget and resources for the programs• Identify and monitoring faculty, course load assignments, course offerings, and program delivery• Represent the professional programs at college and department meetings• Maintain program standards, curricular oversight, and provide reporting on professional programs as required by University, College, and accrediting bodies• Cultivate best practices and innovation in instructional delivery and design to support better learning outcomes for students and professional development for instructors• Promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness.

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Provide strategic direction and leadership to 390 employees in Global Business Development, Global Engineering, Global Innovation, and Global Industrial Design teams with an annual budget of $53M.Global Business Development: Lead five global product lines with $6B in total sales. Partner with global sales organization providing technical support to sales activities. Gather industry requirements and translate them into products that satisfy customer needs. • Surpassed financial targets through commercialization of product portfolio that exceeded expectations. • Serve as voice of the company, conducting speaking engagements and interviews to media, trade and investment outlets.Global Engineering: Develop strategic plan and champion engineering activities for all product development projects globally by coordinating activities with US, European, and Asian engineering teams. Ensure application of technical and engineering resources to meet product development and customer requirements.• Implemented processes and best practices to support product development and validation processes that comply with customer requirements. • Restructured global engineering organization to align with strategic vision to deliver superior business results. Global Innovation: Utilize technical expertise and global collaboration to drive an innovative culture. Conceptualize and execute an aggressive innovation strategy that brings new ideas to production. • Established OEM, government and university collaborations to exceed innovation goals.Global Industrial Design: Direct all global design activities by collaborating with customers to gather requirements, ensuring concepts meet expectations and differentiate Magna from the competition. Analyze market data and ensure design teams are incorporating new design ideas that are on track with industry trends.• Develop partnerships with technology companies, academia and the design community in support of business collaborations.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Responsible for the All New C1xx Global Compact SUV Architecture’s first 3 entries, 2017 models; Cadillac XT5 (leads the Next Generation SUV Architecture), GMC Acadia and Shanghai GM Cadillac XT5 (produced in China for the local Chinese market). As leader for cross functional implementation, execution and balancing to program targets, individually accountable for ensuring achievement of business imperatives and customer requirements. Metrics include Program Wins, Voice of Customer, Quality, Material Cost, Engineering Resources and others. In this position Paul:• Reduced the Program Operating Budget by 25% in 2014.• Improved launch quality and streamlined execution by empowering production development teams in both North America and China.• Lead Technical Voice to print/radio/TV media communications for the Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

In this role, Paul led engineering initiatives and consistently exceeded metrics for Global Compact SUV Theta new, mid-cycle and current programs for Chevrolet Equinox and Captiva Sport, GMC Terrain and new 2013 GMC Terrain Denali. Notable achievements here:• Sales doubled for Theta and Equinox and Captiva Sport in 2 years. Equinox and Terrain were both rated Consumer Reports “Best Buy”.• Achieved Best in Industry Aggregate Contribution Margin (ACM) for Equinox and Terrain.• Met “Best in Segment Warranty” for Equinox and Terrain.• Created savings of $160M in 2011 material cost on the Equinox and Terrain.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Responsible single voice for global China Compact Car to the Global Engineering Team. Drove advanced vehicle concept, future, mid-cycle, and current programs for Global Delta, Buick Excelle Sedan, Hatchback and Station Wagon, Multiple MCE Programs, Next Generation Global Compact Cars and SUVs and the 2012 SGM Volt.● Earned the SGM President’s Award for highly successful Chevrolet Cruze execution; ahead of schedule, below budget, above sales targets and with best in set quality targets in first year of build. o Quality Results (12 IPTV) were 50% better than target. o Sales were on pace to reach 160K units in the first full year of build vs. a 120K target.● Launched SGM Excelle XT 3 weeks ahead of schedule and exceeded Quality Glide Path Goals.● Reduced 2009 J.D. Power PPH by 35% YoY for the carryover Excelle. ● Sold 250k units of the Buick Excelle, making it the best selling vehicle in China in 2009.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Paul led development and implementation of 3 Programs with global initiatives for work and property sharing, budget improvements, improved communication linkages and global/cross-functional team leadership of Global Epsilon Architecture consisting of 23 specific brand entries. • Completed successful VPIs for Buick Regal and Saturn Aura, a DSI for Buick and staffed the engineering organization for DSI and post VPI execution. Established a Global Work Share Plan by SMT and Integration Area and developed a Lean global property sharing plan. • Reduced the initial annual engineering budget for Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu by $4.5M with minimal program risk and implemented a rigorous process for tracking spend. • Implemented a Hybrid Propulsion System in the Theta and Epsilon and developed a Global SAAB portfolio plan.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Through multiple positions within WWP, I created synergies for GMNA joint venture partners and alliances and developed global purchasing improvements. With the goal of reducing costs, I utilized low cost producing countries, hedged global currency fluctuations and modified engineering specifications to meet real world conditions while reducing production lead time and validation cost.• Achieved $700M+ in Annual Purchase Value as Global Creativity Team Lead for Overhead Systems.• Created material savings of $35M (7.5%) which exceeded the North American Overhead Systems stretch target and was named Top Saving Creativity Team in Chemical Purchasing.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

As leader of Epsilon Program Complete Interior Engineering and the Interior Trim Team, my focus was on cost, quality, productivity and innovation goals, supplier integration and government safety standards.• I was responsible for driving and implementing some of GM’s first fully supplier integrated programs

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Vehicle Systems Engineer-Interior and SMTLER (1998-2000)Communications Professional (1996-1998)Senior Design/Project Engineer (1992-1996)Manufacturing Engineering-GM Scholar Program

Master’S Degree, Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering