Council Members in this Study Group: 140
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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Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors ![]()
Elias 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...
Consultant
KEVIN L BOYLE ![]()
Kevin Boyle is an Independent Consultant, providing consulting with more than 30 years of management experience in petrochemicals, plastics, refining and natural gas liquids (NGL). Mr. Boyle focuses on olefins and aromatics which include ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, xylene and their derivatives,...
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...
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...
Joachim "Joe" EberhardtOwner & President
Oxnard MB LLC ![]()
Joe 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...
Independent Consultant
Nigel Robley & Associates ![]()
Nigel Robley is an Independent Consultant majoring in the Automotive and Chinese business sectors. After retiring from Ford Motor Company (including a four year assignment in China) he worked as a Senior Consultant at Changan Automobile Group China, for one year. At Changan Automobile Group, Mr. Robley...
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...
Duane StephensPresident
DRSpecialties ![]()
Duane Stephens is the President of DRSpecialties, an independent consulting firm in Van Buren. Mr. Stephens was recently named to the Board of Directors for Resilient Technologies. Previously, Mr. Stephens was the President of North American Tire Division at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company until July...
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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.
Is There Any Way The Domestic Automakers Can Regain Plunging Market Share?
October 23, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Hyundai Profit Soars On Demand | online.wsj.com
A recent study shows that market demand is most heavily impacted by "new product." Not so much by price, advertising, etc. Where does that leave the Detroit Three?
November 11, 2009 | Hong Kong
Seminar: Chinese Automotive Industry (Hong Kong)Leading Experts in Tire Experts: Automotive Industry Consultants have not participated in any GLG webcasts.