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Study Group: Council Members who Follow the GPS Industry

Council Members in this Study Group: 85

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Mark Fendley

Continuous Improvement Manager
BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Mark Fendley is Continuous Improvement Manager for BMW Manufacturing in South Carolina. Mr. Fendley has over eleven years of executive experience with BMW and over 20 years of experience in Asian and European OEM manufacturing, supplier development, and engineering. He has expertise in Tier One supplier...

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Steve Ospalak

Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management Group
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Steve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber Equipment and Channel Support at...

David Montgomery, VP Sales - US Retail, Blackline GPSDavid Montgomery

VP Sales - US Retail
Blackline GPS
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David Montgomery is VP Sales – US Retail for Blackline GPS, a Canadian based manufacturer of GPS products where David is taksed with the development of its US Retail operations. David was the President of GPS-Buddy-Americas, Inc., a developer of tracking and tracing products for Garmin PND devices....

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Chris Hare, GM - Head of Industry Collaboration, SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC.Chris Hare

GM - Head of Industry Collaboration
SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC.
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Chris Hare is a General Manager, Head of Industry Collaboration at Sony Ericsson establishing and navigating new technologies, ventures, universities and long term customer dialogue. Previously, he was Head of Supplier Technology Incubation. Prior to that, he was Head of Sourcing for the Central Business...

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Ron Solanki

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bristow Group, Inc.
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Ron Solanki is the Chief Executive Officer and the President of Solanki Group Inc., a management consultancy to major US, Asian and European Electronics Corporations in the areas of business strategy, portfolio management, business development, manufacturing, and supply chain management. He also serves...

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Eric Gakstatter, Principal, DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLCEric Gakstatter

Principal
DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
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Eric Gakstatter is a Principal at Discovery Management Group LLC. He has spent 10 years leading teams in the design, marketing, and distribution of GPS hardware and software used for mapping and GIS. He currently consults with private companies, fed / state / local government as well as public / investor-owned...

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Mark Oskowsky

Principal
Wireless Tech
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Mark Oskowsky has formed his own hi-tech development consulting firm exclusively focused on wireless technology after spending over 25 years in various engineering and management positions at cellular, satellite, semiconductor and wireless telecommunication companies...

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Tim Jackson, President, Wuh-sup? LLCTim Jackson

President
Wuh-sup? LLC
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Tim Jackson is the President of Wuh-sup? LLC, a company specializing in location-based service technology. Previously, Mr. Jackson was the Vice President of Marketing at u-Nav Microelectronics, where he specialized in market analysis and product definition for Global Positioning System semiconductors....

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Magna Will Find Better Targets for Their Attention and Their Cash

November 6, 2009

Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager, BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Magna Ends Hunt for Automaker, Eyes Suppliers | www.autonews.com

Magna may have risked alienating certain customers, especially in regards to component technology development, if they had succeeded with the Opel partial purchase.Magna is developing good partnerships in the growth segments of electronic, software, sensor, battery, and power management, so a growing...

Under $100 is only a long term goal - Not anytime soon.

November 3, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Marvell’s new chips will bring cost of eBooks to under $100 | venturebeat.com

Until the price of the e INK screen itself comes down - currently elevated by patents and single source supplier (PVI) the idea that changing the electronics will drop the price this much is a pipe dream.

The Key to Making Maps tell the right data is to integrate and infer.

July 18, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Making maps talk sense | www.business-standard.com

Predicting future arrival for traffic is not as easy at it might seem. GPS data on key devices such as buses can help collect real time data on road conditions but it is not enough. Other items such as history and ancillary data is needed to do a good prediction job.

Financial Improvement of GM and Chrylser Does Not Necessarily Translate into Sales - Ford is Still Well Positioned

June 8, 2009

Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager, BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Ford to Face Tougher Rivals Following U.S. Rescue | online.wsj.com

The WSJ article focuses on the immediate and medium term financial improvement that GM and Chrysler will enjoy as a result of the U.S. taxpayer bailout. But this does not necessaily translate into sales. Toyota and Ford still have the potential to take significant market share from GM and Chrysler....

This is a good thing for users of netbooks

June 1, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Microsoft to Drop Three-Application Limit of Windows 7 Starter | www.bloomberg.com

A significant portion of Windows 7 Starter edition will be the release on netbooks. The removal of this limitation will improve the user experience and increase satisfaction among the user. The XP emulation mode should also be available if the starter mode is planned as an upgrade for current users...

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer
  • Management Consultancy
  • Wireless Carrier
  • Consumer Electronics Distributor

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Principal
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • Consultant
  • Product Development Director
  • Engineer
  • Managing Director

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GPS Evaluators 40
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