Study Group: Gentex Automotive Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 34
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 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...
- 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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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
Analysis by: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager,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 interest in shopping for those suppliers that can be added to Magna's electronics or eletrical component product portfolio makes very good sense.
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Pre-Owned Certified Gaining Traction
September 20, 2009
Analysis by: Craig Carlson, CEO & Managing Director,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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Hybrid Wars - Toyota vs. Paice
September 8, 2009
Analysis by: Craig Carlson, CEO & Managing Director,Toyota Patent Trade Case May Threaten Hybrid Imports | www.bloomberg.com
The Hybrid Drive Wars have begun. Toyota, the global leader in hybrid technology and issued patents faces a litigation minded, technology development company led by experienced automotive professionals.
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Chrysler/Fiat to make Major New Product Decisions
September 2, 2009
Analysis by: Craig Carlson, CEO & Managing Director,Chrysler Said to Set Board Review of Models, Fiat Integration | www.bloomberg.com
Chrysler Group LLC is finalizing its next generation products and will present to its board in September. This is a very large challenge on many levels. Issues including CAFE Standards, new platforms, Fiat/Chrysler integration and production volume must be addressed.
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GM Adjusts Production Reflecting Increased Demand
August 20, 2009
Analysis by: Craig Carlson, CEO & Managing Director,GM to Raise Vehicle Production | online.wsj.com
GM is increasing its production of certain vehicles and returning approximately 1500 people to work.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm
- Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
- OEM Automotive Manufacturer
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Owner
- Consultant
- Director
- Principal
- Operations Executive
- Product Development Director
- Project Manager
- Board Member