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Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of the emerging landscape of autonomous, electric, connected, and shared mobility. Skilled intermediary between technical and non-technical teams, capable of interacting with stakeholders at all levels. Seeking to build on an esteemed automotive management career by working to deploy transportation technologies that make cities better, end pedestrian fatalities, reverse the effects of climate change, and improve people's lives.

Highly skilled veteran of automotive service and auto retail. Served for 32 years with an auto dealer of a major premium European brand including many years as General Manager. Extensive experience hiring, training, coaching and developing all positions in the automobile dealer ecosystem, particularly: Service Managers, Sales Managers, Service Technicians and Service Advisors.

A customer-focused, tech-savvy leader who provides the strategic vision to drive performance and devise innovative, practical, and cost-efficient ways to meet or exceed business goals. Skilled at encouraging cross-departmental work to tie all employees to the organizational vision and culture. Ensures that processes, policies, and systems are fully integrated into operations to secure repeatable high performance. Mentors and encourages team members to use diplomatic techniques to negotiate with key stakeholders and work through adversity and concerns. Proven track record as a force multiplier and developer of leaders.

Specializations: Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing Strategy, Innovation Leadership, Business Process Improvement, Customer Engagement & Retention, Operations Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Scaling, and Business Development.