Executive Director, Advanced Steering & Comfort, Nexteer Automotive, 2016 – Today Executive Director, Active Safety, Key Safety Systems, 2014 – 2016 Responsible for expanding business by creating and introducing Active Safety Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles for customers globally. Our electronic sensor and actuator systems enable the best possible personalized occupant protection in vehicles. Strategy implementation through innovation and building global partnerships. Member of the board of JVs in China and Korea. Vice President Engineering, Haldex Brake Products Corp. 2012 – 2014 Vice President Engineering, Webasto Roof Systems Inc., 2008 – 2011 Developed all strategic planning and controls for all engineering activities, ensuring adherence to engineering principles and standards for the acquisition, development, and launch into serial production of automotive roof systems. Responsible for budget of $11,000,000. Created product innovations through integration of electrical and mechanical competencies. Improved sourcing efficiency through launch of early supplier involvement process. Reduced field warranty costs through close collaboration with production plants and quality functions. Director Electronics Competence Center, Webasto AG, 2005 – 2007 Directed electronics R&D, product strategy, testing, and quality management. Designed and successfully implemented the corporate electronics strategy. Implemented a change management program to increase efficiency. Attained leading position in market segment for innovation and cost. Established global market leadership in both turnover levels and innovation in electronic controls for moveable automotive roof systems. Manager Electronics & Drives, Webasto AG, 1997 – 2005 Implemented company strategy for electronics and drives, leading and coordinating all related design activities globally. Achieved market leadership in drive systems for roof opening systems. Built up and ensured continual growth of electronics development within the company.