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John Jraiche

Executive Product & Operations Leader specializing in global automotive luxury brands

1818735 Ontario LimitedWayne State University34 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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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.

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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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Experience

Senior Advisor/Executive in ResidenceKearney · Jan 2024 – Present
Advisor/Executive in ResidenceKearney · Jan 2024 – Present
Independent Business ConsultantKearney · Jan 2024 – Presentfreelance
Global Executive Director and Chief of Product, Luxury DivisionLincoln Luxury Division · Jan 2019 – Jan 2023
Global Chief Engineer and Business Leader, Luxury DivisionLincoln Luxury Division · Jan 2013 – Jan 2019
Chief Engineer, Business Leader and Global PlanningFord Motor Company · Jan 2009 – Jan 2013
Business and Programs ExecutiveFord Motor Company · Jan 2003 – Jan 2008
Limousine, Livery & Specialty ProductsFord Motor Company · Jan 2001 – Jan 2002
Global Product and Manufacturing LeadershipFord Motor Company · Jan 1998 – Jan 2000
Operations and Facilities EngineeringFord Motor Company · Jan 1992 – Jan 1997
Executive Board Member1818735 Ontario Limited · Jan 2011 – Presentpart-time
President and Board ChairDeerwood's Association · Jul 2025 – Presentpart-time
Vice President and Board Chair; Governance & NominatingDeerwood's Association · Jan 2004 – Jan 2015part-time
Leadership Council, MichiganGrateful Giving · Oct 2025 – Presentpart-time
Board Member and VolunteerUnited Way Ford Motor Branch, Windsor Operations · Jan 1995 – Jan 2000part-time
Chief of ProductFord Motor Company · Jan 2013 – Jan 2023

Education

Wayne State Universitymaster, Business Administration (1998)
University of Windsorbachelor, Mechanical Engineering (1992)

Awards

  • Lincoln Nautilus - 2025 Luxury SUV of the Year (Motor Trend)
  • Lincoln Nautilus - One of The 50 greatest innovations of 2024 (Popular Science)

Skills

Cost optimizationP&L managementProgram managementTeam leadershipProduct strategyAdvisoryAI adoptionBoard presentationsBusiness leadershipBusiness strategyCapital allocationCapital growth strategyDigital transformationEBITDA growthEnterprise value creation

Languages

English

Certifications

Professional Engineer, Ontario

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John JraicheExecutive Product & Operations Leader specializing in global automotive luxury brands