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Study Group: Tire Experts: Automotive Industry Consultants

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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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Elias Luna Barrios

Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Luna & Goodman Advisors
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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...

Kevin Boyle

Consultant
KEVIN L BOYLE
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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 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...

Glenn Mercer, Partner, Automotive Senior Practice Expert, MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC.Glenn Mercer

FormerPartner, Automotive Senior Practice Expert
MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC.
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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" Eberhardt, Owner & President, Oxnard MB LLCJoachim "Joe" Eberhardt

Owner & President
Oxnard MB LLC
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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...

Nigel Robley

Independent Consultant
Nigel Robley & Associates
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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 Boutwell, District Manager, POMP'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.Steve Boutwell

District Manager
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE, INC.
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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 Stephens, President, DRSpecialtiesDuane Stephens

President
DRSpecialties
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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?

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Consulting Firm
  • After Market Retailer
  • After Market Service Centers
  • Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
  • After Market Parts Distributor
  • Tier 2 Automotive Supplier
  • Consulting Firm (ei)
  • After Market Parts Manufacturer

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • President
  • Store Manager
  • Owner
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • General Manager
  • Consultant
  • Partner

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Upcoming Seminars

November 11, 2009 | Hong Kong

Seminar: Chinese Automotive Industry (Hong Kong)

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