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Study Group: Experts in the Automotive Council(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 2558

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Joseph Savanyo
President
Global Messaging and Communications

Joseph Savanyo is an executive with experience in corporate and start-up environments. He is knowledgeable with trends in the global automotive and related industries with in-depth insights on marketing, business practices, competitive interaction, finance, technology, and strategy. Joseph Savanyo is...


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Douglas Hall
FormerVice President, GM Division
Lear Corporation

Douglas Hall was the Vice President of Lear Corporation's General Motors Division from 2003 until January 2006. Mr. Hall was responsible for all profit/loss management for 29 vehicle platforms and 41 plants representing $2.9B in annual revenue. He oversaw all aspects of Sales, Program Management, and...


Mark Fendley
Continuous Improvement Manager
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Mark Fendley is the Continuous Improvement Manager for BMW AG, in South Carolina. Mr. Fendley has 10 years of executive experience with BMW and more than 20yrs of experience in Asian and European OEM manufacturing, supplier development, and engineering. He has expertise in Tier One supplier technology...


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Anjan Chatterjee
Consultant
Anjan Chatterjee

Anjan Chatterjee is an OEM and Tier1 automotive consultant. He also serves as a Senior Advisor to Chanin Capital Partners as well as a consultant to a large number of financial and private equity institutions. He has been or is involved with most of the recent restructurings in the auto sector. Previously,...


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Michael Coppola
FormerChairman, President & CEO
Advance Auto Parts, Inc

Michael Coppola was most recently Chairman, President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts until May 2007. He was responsible for authoring the company’s marketing philosophy and created their strategic plan through 2010. He held several senior roles at Advance, including EVP and COO from 2003 to 2005. ...


James "Mike" Laisure, Board Member, Federal-Mogul CorporationJames "Mike" Laisure
Board Member
Federal-Mogul Corporation

Mike Laisure is the CEO of Fluid Routing Solutions, where he has served since June 2007. Fluid Routing Solutions is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier that designs and manufactures fluid and fuel handling systems. The company was formerly known as Mark IV Industries, recently acquired by an affiliate...


Jack Sayer
Managing Partner
Sayer Partners LLC

Jack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consulting firm focused on dealership development and staff management in dealerships, where he has been working since 2002. Mr. Sayer has automotive dealership management experience including dealership evaluation, development, and...


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David Taylor
President
Taylor Consulting, Inc.

David Taylor is the President of Taylor Consulting Inc., specializing in both marine and environmental management consulting, where he has worked since January 2007. Mr. Taylor was the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the US Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation, a recreational boat...


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Move Over General Motors, Toyota Is Having Problems Also | 07-17-2008
Analysis of: GM Plans $10 Billion In Cuts to Bolster Cash | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

On the heels of Gm's plan to cut $10 billion in costs over the next 18 months, there are reports that Japanese auto giant, Toyota, has problems also.

Better options than combining Ford and GM | 07-15-2008
Analysis of: G.M. Chief Dismisses Crisis Talk As Inaccurate | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Since a combined Ford and GM could be potentially 40% to 50% smaller than the two individual companies, because of overlapping products, there are a couple of better options for Ford and GM.

OK, G.M. & Ford Aren't Going Bankrupt....Has Anyone Considered a Merger? | 07-14-2008
Analysis of: G.M. Chief Dismisses Crisis Talk As Inaccurate | www.nytimes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

How desperate are U.S. automakers getting? Burning cash, cutting production, trimming white collar jobs, unloading some brands, others on shaky ground. Believe it or not, there have even been rumors of a merger between GM & Ford.

A unique opportunity | 07-14-2008
Analysis of: US carmaker cutbacks hit parts sector | www.ft.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

The battle hardened automotive suppliers are becoming efficient and process driven to survive in this difficult environment.  Success in this industry is the ability to continually improve operations and expand into other industries to diversify the revenue base.  These efficiencies learned...

What Do Car Dealers Think About What's Happening In Today's Auto Market? | 07-09-2008
Analysis of: GM's Maximum Bob: Don't tell me how to make an E-car | latimesblogs.latimes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

With a depressed car market of "perfect storm" proportions dominating the headlines everyday, what do the people in the trenches have to say about what is happening?

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