Detroit Metropolitan Area
Internationally experienced, results driven Automotive business leader - customer focused – hands on - exceptional leadership. Demonstrable success in business turnaround, change management and growth. A passion for people, quality and success.
Carbon Revolution, an Australian company that has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized Carbon Fibre wheels for the global automotive industry.
Akebono, a Japanese corporation with global operations providing advanced braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions to the automotive, railway and industrial markets. Create, develop and implement a global strategy for the Akebono High Performance Business Unit focused on core strengths, innovative product technology, exceptional customer relationships and industrial footprint. Significant growth of the product and business portfolio though leadership of new business and customer development in North America and Europe. Program management, design and product development responsibility for North America and Europe Production operations in Asia, Europe and North America
Establish and drive growth of a North American High Performance Braking business. Strategic development of the product roadmap for electric braking. Establish local competence and facilities to support future product development and business growth. Business development, program acquisition, product innovation and commercial leadership. Recruit, develop and grow a passionate, entrepreneurial and highly talented team
Brembo is a world leader in the design, development and production of braking systems and components for cars, motorcycles, industrial vehicles and machinery, for the OE market, aftermarket and racing, P&L responsibility for the autonomous Brake Systems Division covering foundation brake systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, wheel corners, friction material and Carbon Ceramic Rotors. $100m profitable growth in North American business in Brake Systems business over 4 years establishing North America as the largest geographical market. Leading the localization of commercial, engineering and manufacturing. Established local production operations through construction of a a dedicated "green field" plant. Strategic development responsibility for the business. General management, commercial and technical leadership. Operational responsibility for North American production.
Business leadership for across all of the Northern American activities.
Led the North American business covering OE, Aftermarket, Racing and High Performance with full P&L responsibility. Major acquisition of the $130m Hayes Lemmerz Rotor Division to expand the local business and establish a US manufacturing footprint. Cultural integration of the established and acquired businesses to support and drive future growth.
Leadership and P&L responsibility for the North American High Performance Aftermarket and Motorsport businesses.
Start-up North American business for UK based motorsport, performance car and automotive technology business