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Detroit, Mi, Us

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Erlangen, Bavaria, De

Lead and oversaw all operations for the US business. Managed a dedicated team of ~15 employees. Additional focuses included developing and managing the site's P&L budget, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability, driving sales growth, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring the team met and exceeded KPIs. Facilities included mid-west based distribution center. Manufacturing is outside of US.Catensys Group, headquartered in Germany is a leading global supplier of chain drive systems, installed as part of the drivetrain in passenger cars and other vehicles. Catensys manufactures chain drive systems for any vehicle using combustion and/or hybrid engines.Catensys was previously owned by leading global automotive and industrial tier 1 supplier, Schaeffler. In 2022, an Investment Advisor and Private Equity Fund Manager acquired the business.

Circleville, Ohio, Us

Key contributor to 4 transactions that led to the divestiture of the entire business. Member of the executive leadership team driving the efforts to grow profitable revenue by formulating sales strategies and business plans for automotive and commercial vehicle customers. Organizational leadership of the North American sales team was a key part of the role to grow sales and market share for EG. Additional key responsibilities were leadership in the solving of commercial issues, program and relationship management, budget development, sales team development/management as well as recruiting and I have responsibility for Program Management. M&A experience helped to market and sell the businesses. The core technologies included injection molding and 2-shot injection molding, decorative aluminum stamping . EG also had paint capability. Minority owned and certified. Proven to execute under pressure while achieving the highest level of quality in a rigorous environment.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

As Vice President of Strategy for Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), I provided strategic direction regarding the company’s domestic and global initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chairman and CEO and private equity ownership team, I was responsible for developing the strategic agenda for the company, with a focus on facilitating planning, ensuring growth and achieving strategic intent and vision. This includes leading M&A initiatives, commercial and business planning as well as industry and market analysis. Core technologies include Thermoset molding and composite development for structural and non-structural components. Heavily focused on highly engineered products.

London, Gb

On 1st November 2011, LMC Automotive acquired the global automotive forecasting division from long-time alliance partner J.D. Power and Associates, a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies. My title changed to Vice President of Sales & Business Development at this time.

Troy, Mi, Us

Formulated and implemented strategy to increase revenue, profit and customer satisfaction. Key functions included managing and directing the global sales team, developing sales & marketing strategies and providing tactical direction for the analytical staff. Focused on direct sales and account management and generating revenue by leveraging my network, cold calling and warm leads. Another key function was to consult with and advise clients and equity or debt investors on the state of the supply space as well as OEM trends and issues. In addition, led the formation of a partnership formed with a leading software developer to promote the collaboration of forecasting intelligence and database software to assist auto suppliers in functions such as sales forecasting, cost estimation, engineering and finance.

Forecasting & planning process, Market research, Competitive research, Support of strategic corporate development opportunities/M&A globally.– JV/acquisition/alliances, due diligence/assessment & analysis of potential opportunities and capital acquisitions, strategy support for business teams, Account management/sales for tier II accounts, business development for Asia Pacific

Royal Oak, Michigan, Us

Industrial/Technical Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Technology Assessment, Opportunity Analysis Market Size/Segmentation. Managed staff members – up to 3-4 per job. Managed job budgets - $5,000 to $100,000 per job , Conducted research/analyzed information, Sales (target market: companies with over $100M in annual revenue), Presented to and advised at all levels of management at client on strategy, new business and technical opportunities, Wrote and submitted numerous research proposals

Dallas, Tx, Us

Identified and recommended investment solutions to individuals and businesses, Assisted clients with financial planning through investment portfolio design.

Identified and recommended investment solutions to individuals and businesses, Assisted clients with financial planning through investment portfolio design, Maintained communication and relationships with local and regional bond desks, equity analysts and institutional services