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Troy, Michigan, US

EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SPACE

Irvine, CA, US

• Strategy, thought leadership, corporate governance, and financial forecasting projects in traditional automotive and future mobility business areas. Worked with internal teams (at all levels between analyst and Vice.
• Led industry market sizing and developed innovative Ford business model project for 20 mobility initiatives; developed and reviewed 3 scenario model with Strategy Vice Presidents
• Increased awareness at C Suite level on impact of Autonomous Vehicles (AV) using Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) in conjunction with KPMG. Worked with senior Ford management to develop results used in Ford 2016 Investor.
• Enabled business transformation via participation in 2 strategic market reviews
• Developed charter & led 2 cross-functional vehicle connectivity governance forums (Vice President & Director levels) that allowed formation of an aligned and holistic global deployment strategy

• Managed teams of 15 & 25 professionals, that tracked Bill of Material (BoM) and investment costs, lifetime profit models, gateway reporting, and special studies. Regular interaction with vehicle design and development.
• Controlled early gateway BoM and investment (>$1B) analysis for C240 (dedicated EV platform)
• Led Fiesta, EcoSport and Transit Connect programs through 5 North American gateway reviews
• Directed finance responsible team for global Focus Mid-Cycle Action (MCA), responsible for tracking BoM and investment costs on program with 1M annual sales volume and $500M+ investment
• Delivered financial gateway deliverables for C-Max MCA program (investment $150M+); developed reporting process for resourcing from Spanish to German assembly plant
• Leveraged knowledge of product development requirements to drive successful resolution of multiple cost and program management issues on Focus RS program, resulting in approval of global halo product

• Led teams responsible for Kuga and the next generation of Focus nameplates.Selected Accomplishments:
• Coached team of 3 novice analysts while concurrently taking Kuga program to Mass Production. Developed innovative average model costing process, and performed Final Status review for 21 European markets
• Developed new reporting processes for Ford-Sollers Joint Venture (JV) Kuga program with vehicle production at Russian plant and with significant localized content. Reviewed program with senior management and processes.
• Conducted early forward model work on next generation Focus top-hat and all-new C2 platform. Work included staffing finance team up from 3 to 19 heads

• Coached and led high performing team responsible for gateway deliverables for all V6 gas engine unit programs. Re-engineered BoM tracking process; implemented new material cost target setting process.Selected.
• Managed 7 V6 engine unit programs, (including 4 with investment of $250M+) by close adherence to BoM update and review processes. Presented gateway financials at senior management approval forums
• Concurrently supported 6 nameplates with engine-as-installed BoMs
• Led multiple special studies – including component / system-level comparisons between Ecoboost Gen 2 and Gen 3 engines, and multiple make/buy studies. Presented findings to senior management

• Conducted ad hoc confidential studies for the CFO.Selected accomplishments:
• Corporate cash plan stress testing
• Modelling of industry restructuring costs
• Cost control analysis of $1B corporate budget and assessment of a fuel-cell JV viability

• Provided financial support to IT Application Developement and Support senior leadership team. Managed $350M operating budget and staff of 6 employees. Month-end close, budget and forecast reporting, led development.
• Drove process improvements to reduce time taken for month-end close, budget and forecasting processes, including accrual entries, variance analysis by 20%
• Tracked operational implantation and achievement of $20M and $100M cost saving plans
• Developed innovative solution to concurrently revise bill rates while also leading development of 5-year Business Plan

Additional roles include:IT Finance Manufacturing & Supply Systems SupervisorMarketing & Sales -- Vehicle Pricing Supervisor (Expedition & Excursion)Vehicle Platform Profit Planning and Business Plan Consolidation SupervisorProduct Development Bill of Material & Plant Launch Senior Analyst Assistant Plant Controller, Knockdown OperationsFord Credit Europe.

Education record

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computer Modelling Of Electrochemical Processes

Bachelor Of Science, Materials Science & Technology