President, Ceo, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company Of America, Panasonic Automotive Mexico
North America
PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE CORP., Peachtree City Georgia and Southfield, Michigan. President, Revenue $1.5 BillionGrew to become one of the top 50 automotive suppliers in North America.President Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, 2002–2009Additionally Chairman of the Board & CEO, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of Mexico.Led successful merger of 3 companies into 1 vertically integrated OEM supplier as its first President.Managed $1.5 billion… Show more PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE CORP., Peachtree City Georgia and Southfield, Michigan. President, Revenue $1.5 BillionGrew to become one of the top 50 automotive suppliers in North America.President Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, 2002–2009Additionally Chairman of the Board & CEO, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of Mexico.Led successful merger of 3 companies into 1 vertically integrated OEM supplier as its first President.Managed $1.5 billion business with over 3,300 employees. Held full P&L accountability to drive growth with key customers including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, VW, Delphi, Visteon, and 20+ tier ones.* Achieved profitable growth every year with sole exception of 2008 fiscal crisis. * Led companywide restructuring significantly reducing breakeven point without sacrificing strategic programs in pipeline, and returned company to profitability.* Grew business from $925M to $1.45 , expanding business globally to include Europe, China, and Korea.* Increased market share from 22% to 27%.* Turned around a newly merged manufacturing division to #1 best performing OEM supplier in <12 months. * Won 20+ Customer Awards. And President's Award in Osaka, Japan.* Successfully restructured the company during the financial crisis and returned it to profitability within 14 months. Show less