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Portland, Or, Us

Board of Management responsibility to restructure and launch world class stand alone dedicated Heavy Truck Financial Services organization in North America & Asia. Led an extraordinary team of people, executed a global enterprise lift n shift, in an extremely aggressive 9 month time frame. Stock listing the new organization, responsible for North America and Asia organizations, a combined $18 billion portfolio. Delivering industry leading customer experience, benchmark costs and launched stand alone systems POS, CMS, SAP and Salesforce. Chair of Internal Controls Committee including KPMG.

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Or, Us

• Led a world-class team of 900 people, Freightliner global sales $20b in revenue, product strategy for trucks, powertrain and Detroit Connect software, and Marketing, driving industry-leading innovation and customer experience.• Developed top talent bench in the industry, empowering a sales performance culture that delivered record market share and Return on Sales results.• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure Freightliner brand, Cascadia class 8, and M2 class 6/7 trucks maintained best total cost of ownership.Sales revenue development $20b, return on sales 12% and Ebit $2.5b

Milton Keynes, Gb

• Board responsibility executing ESG strategies driving benchmark performance.• Spearheaded initiatives for people and team development, fostering a culture of growth and innovation within the organization.• Collaborated with key business stakeholders to ensure successful business execution, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

• Led transformation of 12 markets in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, achieving top Great Place to Work status in 12 countries.• Managed joint venture relationships with key partners in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Australia.• Oversaw a $12b increase in portfolio assets under management, driving exponential growth opportunities and ebit - 20% Return on Equity. Responsible for Credit Committee €300m mandate and Internal Controls Audit Committee

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Board Member responsible for the BAIC partner relationship in China - A world class team executing an aggressive business development and market entry strategy - Mercedes Benz Leasing the first approved OEM by the Ministry of Commerce, launched within 10 months, 70 city locations, creating a substantial competitive advantage with $1b bottom line potential.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Hong Kong Board of Management Director responsible for our joint venture partner relationship with Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Board of Management - Mercedes -Benz Passenger Car, Heavy Truck Sales and Services business.

品川区, 東京都, Jp

Board of Management - Lead Director for joint venture business partner relationship with Yanasa & Co Ltd Tokyo, the largest luxury imported car group in Japan.

Centurion, Gauteng, Za

Board of Management - Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car, Heavy Truck Sales and Service business.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

North & South American Regional Lead - Mercedes-Benz Car and Freightliner Truck business development in Latin America. Dynamic markets demanding a more focused macro and micro business development, de-risking the portfolio management model, driving profitability throughout the economic cycle. An outstanding personal leadership learning, working with amazing talented leadership teams in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

North America Leadership focus business transformation and turnaround - The company experienced significant credit losses, due to OEM-Captive business model, lack of joint strategy and inadequate asset risk management capabilities. Lead and executed Go-to-Market strategy, built a high impact leadership team, focused on executing our Balanced Scorecard strategy. Implementing new point of sale and contract management applications to improve Customer and Dealer satisfaction to best in industry.We established a destination culture, supported by significant change management programs, aligned business OEM-Captive organization strategy focused on profitable growth. Portfolio grew from $1b - $6b @ RoE 16%

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Managing Director Canada - lead a tremendous team of 500 people, managing one of the largest leasing portfolios within the organisation - 500,000 cars and pick-up trucks. Implemented cross boarder remarketing strategy, redesigning the lease maturity customer experience and delivered the top RoE in the NA organization.

Centurion, Gauteng, Za

Board Project lead - start-up of MB Financial Services Pty Ltd/debis Fleet Management Ltd SA. Promoted to Executive Chairman. A privilege to be able to build and lead a world class financial and fleet management team. Creating the most innovative financial services company, launching industry first products and services, gaining undisputed market share and driving profitable growth to over 20% RoE.

Milton Keynes, Gb

Milton Keynes, Gb

Milton Keynes, Gb

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Gb

Designed and developed a mathematical & real-world computer model to forecast business failure risk - throughout the business cycle of FT Capital Goods Index companies.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Business Studies Ba Honors

Executive Leadership Program

Global Management Program

Executive Leadership Innovation Program

Executive Management Program