Study Group: Gentex Automotive Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 30
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
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...
- Elias Luna Barrios
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman AdvisorsElias Luna is Partner & CEO of Luna & Goodman, where he advises international financial institutions (Private Equity, Funds, Capital and Risk, Distressed Management, Investment Banks) and has independently advised the Board of Directors at Daimler AG, formerly DaimlerChrysler until the US Chryslerarm...
Joachim "Joe" EberhardtOwner & President
Oxnard MB LLCJoe Eberhardt is the Owner of Oxnard MB LLC which operates Mercedes-Benz/smart of Oxnard in Southern California. He also advises multiple companies with a focus on strategy development and alternative drive trains (hybrid, electrical) development and application. From 2003 to 2007, he was EVP of Global...
Craig CarlsonCEO & Managing Director
Carlson Group LLCCraig 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...
James "Mike" LaisureBoard Member
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATIONMike 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...
Michael CainPresident / Consultant
MFC ConsultingMichael Cain is the President of MFC Consulting, serves the automotive industry through his associations with some of the largest dealers in the country. Mr. Cain has over 25 years of varied automotive industry experience developing marketing, sales and financial strategies. Mr. Cain works with all...
Wolfgang RohroffConsultant
Rohroff Car ConsultWolfgang Rohroff serves as an Independent consultant. Mr. Rohroff consults on any aspects concerning OEM as well as tiered suppliers and the automotive landscape in general. He consults on M&A activities. He has extensive experience working with financial institutions, banks as well as automotive clients...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)
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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...
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GM - REVA Agreement a Practical Step for GM in Electric Vehicles
September 26, 2009
GM, Reva tie up for electric vehicles | www.business-standard.com
GM is taking a practical approach to expanding its electric vehicle product technology and consumer experience in a market where there is limited existing infrastructure that favors fossil fuels over electric vehicles.
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Pre-Owned Certified Gaining Traction
September 20, 2009
Craig Carlson, CEO & Managing Director, Carlson Group LLC
Secondhand Luxury Helps BMW, Mercedes Dealers Lure U.S. Buye | www.bloomberg.com
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and all are seeing a glut of pre-owned vehicles on the market. This is partially fueled by lease returns, but bank repos and early trade-ins due to high, unaffordable payments are a major contributor.
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Innovation and Size Cannot Overcome Economic Realty for Major Suppiler Bosch
September 17, 2009
Bosch to cut 10,000 jobs this year | europe.autonews.com
Bosch' strategy focus on innovation is a good one. However, the realities of the downturn in their major markets and the competition in Asia will take time to respond and adjust to. Their major business is in Europe and North America.
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Management was Another Board Snafu
September 13, 2009
UK government seeks to bar directors over MG Rover demise | www.reuters.com
Management also contributed to the demise of Rover by lacking a basic understanding of the operation and the business they were in. Who hired these people?
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm
- OEM Automotive Manufacturer
- Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
- After Market Parts Distributor
- After Market Parts Manufacturer
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Consumer Electronics Retailer
- Defense Equipment Manufacturer (ei)
- Display Manufacturer
- Electric Generation Company (ei)
- Embedded Software
- Independent Consulting Firm
- Individual Dealer
- Individual/Small Consultancy
- Management Consultancy
- Market Research Company*
- Rail Equipment Manufacturer (ei)
- Strategic Management
- Tier 2 Automotive Supplier
- Tier 3 Automotive Supplier
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Owner
- Director
- Operations Executive
- Product Development Director
- Principal
- Board Member
- Consultant
- Project Manager
- Product Development Manager
- Engineer
- Marketing Manager
- President
- Product/Brand Manager
- Supply Chain Manager