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