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Study Group: Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council and Automotive Council

Council Members in this Study Group: 142

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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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Mark Fendley

Continuous Improvement Manager
BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
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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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Douglas Hall, Principal, RTF, LLCDouglas Hall

Principal
RTF, LLC
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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...

6 recent news post(s)
Tom Ferrara

Chief Executive Officer
ForProfitEDU.com
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Tom Ferrara is Chief Executive Officer of FF Ventures, an incubator and consultancy firm, where he has worked since May 2008. He is the Owner of the For profit and Career Education Industry Blog and the Creator of the LinkedIn networking group For Profit Education. Previously, Mr. Ferrara was the Founder...

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Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLCJack Sayer

Managing Partner
Sayer Partners LLC
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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...

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Randall Fine, Managing Director, The Fine Point GroupRandall Fine

Managing Director
The Fine Point Group
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Randall A. Fine is the Managing Director of The Fine Point Group (FPG), the gaming industry’s largest full service management company and consulting firm, based in Las Vegas, which serves gaming clients that generate more than $5BN in annual gross gaming revenue. At FPG, he is focused on the overall...

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Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM MarineCraig Marston

Managing Director
CEM Marine
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Craig Marston is Managing Director at CEM Marine, a firm providing consulting services in the maritime and shipping industry. Mr. Marston has more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the largest US-flag fleet of ocean-going dry bulk...

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Ken Heit, Director of Sales, WORLD WIDE CRUISES INCKen Heit

Director of Sales
WORLD WIDE CRUISES INC
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Ken Heit is the Director of Sales of Worldwide Cruises, a subsidiary of American Express Travel specializing in the cruise industry. He oversees $30 million in annual cruise sales revenue and supervises 25 employees. Mr. Heit has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry. As a resultof...

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Allen Levenson, President, Gear Consulting Group LLC.Allen Levenson

President
Gear Consulting Group LLC.
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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...

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GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

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Japanese Carmakers Had Better Watch Out; South Korea Is Charging Ahead

November 17, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com

Anybody who dismisses Hyundai and Kia's recent success as a "Cash For Clunkers" aberration is in for a rude surprise in 2010.

Does Anyone Really Expect G.M. And Chrysler To Repay Billions In Loans?

November 15, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

After Bankruptcy, G.M. Struggles to Shed a Legendary Bureaucracy | www.nytimes.com

Top executives at General Motors and Chrysler have gone out of their way in the past week to say their once-bankrupt companies are positioning themselves to pay back the billions of dollars loaned to them by the federal government. Experts, however, say that billions of dollars are likely to be lost...

Auto Sector Looking Better; What Are The New Drivers?

November 10, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Toyota Posts Profit; Outlook Brightens | online.wsj.com

The auto sector gained 1.9% last week based on strong earning results from Ford and Toyota as well as bullish October sales numbers and the release of Chrysler/Fiat's plan to turn business around at the struggling automaker.

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.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Casino / Gaming Consultancy
  • Casino Hotel
  • Consulting Firm
  • QSR - Franchise
  • Hotel Consultancy
  • Independent Consulting Firm

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Consultant
  • President
  • Principal
  • Owner
  • Director
  • Operations Executive
  • Board Member

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