Rick Haas Email & Phone Number

Owner/Principle - Haas Enterprises, LLC~ Automotive ConsultingPresident/CEO - Quantron US, Inc. ~ Quantron US is engaged in the design, production and sales of FCEV Class 8 Trucks for the North American Market. A subsidiary of Quantron AG, Quantron US will expand our footprint into North America. President/CEO - Mahindra Automotive North America ~ Charged with creating Mahindra's Automotive Business in North America. Located in Metro Detroit, MANA was started from scratch in 2013 and is M&M's US based automotive division. MANA is an integral piece of Mahindra's long term goal to expand this Indian-based automotive brand in the US and globally. Activities include building a top-shelf Product Development center and US Automotive HQ, launching the ROXOR off-road vehicle (in 2018), developing manufacturing operations in the US, developing/delivering both US & Global products under the Mahindra brand, and developing a brand identity and a nationwide sales/distribution network for ROXOR.SVP @ Mahindra's Automotive Division~ Directing a team of ~1000 automotive professionals located in Chennai, India~Leading all Product Programs, all Core Engineering Functions, Program Management and Product Design (styling) for Mahindra personal use/light commercial vehiclesEngineering Director @ Tesla Motors~ Leading the complete Body Engineering team: BIW, Closures, Interior/Exterior Systems, Seating, Safety Systems, and Systems Integration to develop the industry-first premium EV platform, building the team and PD processes, generating investor & fund manager supportFord South Amercian Operations (FSAO) Engineering Chief~ 6 years with FSAO in Brasil to enable the $1.6 billion FSAO turn-around ~ Engineering chief for the class-leading "Amazon" family of B-class vehicles manufactured in the all-new Camacari Assembly Plant~ Directed the creation/implementation of the FSAO small car Center of ExcellenceBody Engineering Integration Chief for Ford North American Operations Coordinating the activities for 20+ vehicle programs, including:~ Advanced engineering and program/financial targets set-up ~ Styling, craftsmanship, feasibility, and harmony~ System design/development, testing, component release, supplier management, sign-off, launch PD Quality and Process Development at Ford Motor Company~ 6-Sigma Deployment Champion/Certified Green Belt~ Subject Matter Expert in PD process developmentSpecialties: Creating Automotive OEM Start Ups, Developing Comprehensive Product Designs, Branding and Launch strategies for new product offerings

Listed skills include Automotive, Six Sigma, Product Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and 43 others.