Council Members in this Study Group: 3410
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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Continuous Improvement Manager
BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC ![]()
Mark Fendley is the Continuous Improvement Manager for BMW Manufacturing, based in South Carolina. Mr. Fendley has over 11 years of executive experience with BMW and over 20 yrs of experience in Asian and European OEM manufacturing, supplier development, and engineering. He has expertise in Tier One...
Douglas HallPrincipal
RTF, LLC ![]()
Douglas Hall is the sole proprietor of RTF, LLC, where he provides consulting, market research, and training services to the automotive industry. Previously, he was the Vice President of Lear Corporation's General Motors Division from 2003 until January 2006. Mr. Hall was responsible for all profit/loss...
Jack SayerManaging Partner
Sayer Partners LLC ![]()
Jack Sayer is the Managing Partner of Sayer Partners, an automotive consultancy with auto dealer and investment clients in the NYC Metro, Chicago and Southern California areas focused on development and management processes for the retail and wholesale auto sectors since 2002. The firm provides analysis...
Allen LevensonPresident
Gear Consulting Group LLC. ![]()
Allen Levenson is the former Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Asbury Automotive Group and currently President of Gear (Global Expertise in Automotive Retail) Consulting. Mr. Levenson is a highly sought after automotive consultant to the investor and media community based on his unique perspective...
Partner
Fox Road Marina ![]()
David Taylor is the President of Taylor Consulting Inc., specializing in marine management consulting. Mr. Taylor is also part owner of a marina and retail boat dealership. Prior to 2007, he was the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the US Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation, a recreational...
Glenn MercerFormerPartner, Automotive Senior Practice Expert
MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. ![]()
Glenn Mercer was a Partner and Senior Practice Expert of the automotive practice at McKinsey & Company from 1985-2006. Mr. Mercer has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has worked in private equity for the last few years and was a Director of several automotive firms and the...
Craig CarlsonCEO & Managing Director
Carlson Group LLC ![]()
Craig Carlson is currently CEO & Managing Director of The Carlson Group LLC, an automotive technology and innovation consulting firm in Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2003. The organization focuses on automotive product development and innovation, intellectual property, electronic systems...
Steve BoutwellDistrict Manager
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE, INC. ![]()
Steve Boutwell is a District Manager at Pomp's Tire Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he has worked since 1988. Pomp's is a tire retailer and auto service provider in about 80 service centers, and is one of the largest independent commercial tire dealers in the US. Mr. Boutwell oversees 23 retail...
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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...
GMAC Has Profitable Auto Operations In Q3; Floorplan Loans Crucial Going Forward
November 6, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
GMAC Loss Slims On Revenue Jump | online.wsj.com
After several quarters of losses, GMAC's automotive finance and dealer-related insurance businesses were profitable in the third quarter.
Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
October Auto Sales: GM Expected To Hit Highest Its Market Share For 2009
October 29, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
GM To Draw Down More U.S. Funds | www.facebook.com
October car sales are expected to come in at the highest level of the year except for the summer's "Cash For Clunkers" program.
Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels
October 27, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com
With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.
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