SKILL SETConsidered a key team member with exceptional technical knowledge of his craft, an eye for detail and emotionally intelligent communicator. Results driven in a high performing team where knowledge / implementation of a global brand's strategy are critical to ensure success for the market.Analytically minded with a strong capacity to adapt to and implement change. Stephen is excellent at engineering true passion for the projects he is involved with and radiating that passion throughout the team. Strengths include project management, analysis, presentation, international collaboration and training skills.WORKING IN THE RAPIDLY CHANGING AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN IRELANDWorking with Polestar means Stephen has the opportunity to grow and deliver a new sense of highly emotional, sustainable electric vehicles launched from 2022 in Ireland via a direct-to-consumer sales channel for retail and fleet customers.Working with Volkswagen, Stephen has managed the Volkswagen Passenger Car product range offered in Ireland from 2014 up to 2022, including the Golf, and the ID. family of electric cars such as the ID.4 (VW's 1st global electric vehicle).Throughout his career, he has managed and experienced the automotive industry's rapid developments in digitalisation, electrification and is now at the forefront of new customer experiences with electric cars, sustainability and online direct sales with Polestar. Other highlights include launching an automotive brand in a new market from beginning, working through European emissions standards and domestic vehicle tax changes. Increasing customer uptake in automotive smartphone apps, exploring and implementing new processes such as "Over-the-Air" software updates and training a dealer network for the Irish market.