Executive Product & Operations Leader specializing in global automotive luxury brands
Senior Advisor/Executive in Residence34 years experienceExecutiveAutomotiveConsultingManufacturing
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Operations and product strategy leader with experience helping the Lincoln brand scale rapidly in China, using digitally driven product development (digital twins/simulations) plus customer demand mapping and human-centered design to differentiate luxury experiences. Strong in diagnosing operating-model inefficiencies (decision rights, process flows, KPIs) and building scalable, platform-based systems while mentoring leaders through question-led advisory support.
Experience
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Global Executive Director and Chief of Product, Luxury DivisionLincoln Luxury Division
Global Chief Engineer and Business Leader, Luxury DivisionLincoln Luxury Division
Chief Engineer, Business Leader and Global PlanningFord Motor Company
Business and Programs ExecutiveFord Motor Company
Limousine, Livery & Specialty ProductsFord Motor Company
Global Product and Manufacturing LeadershipFord Motor Company
Operations and Facilities EngineeringFord Motor Company
Executive Board Member1818735 Ontario Limited
President and Board ChairDeerwood's Association
Vice President and Board Chair; Governance & NominatingDeerwood's Association
Leadership Council, MichiganGrateful Giving
Board Member and VolunteerUnited Way Ford Motor Branch, Windsor Operations
Chief of ProductFord Motor Company
Education
Wayne State Universitymaster, Business Administration (1998)
University of Windsorbachelor, Mechanical Engineering (1992)
Key Strengths
Built and optimized operations/product development systems for a rapidly scaling luxury brand in China
Uses digital twins and simulations to accelerate product development and reduce physical testing/long lead cycles
Applies customer demand mapping and human-centered design to identify unmet needs and differentiate in competitive markets
Operating model assessment: decision rights, process flows, KPIs, interviews, and data reviews to find friction/redundancy
Scalability focus through industrialized technology and shared platforms
Executive alignment via regular cross-leader cadences reviewing concise business reports
Founder/executive mentoring through Socratic questioning to clarify unique differentiation and improvement areas
Hands-on advisory support to unblock decisions, refine product narratives, and test assumptions
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