EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Possesses over 30 years of experience managing product development and programs, including design, engineering, manufacturing, and sales, for Ford and General Motors at international and domestic levels. Currently living and working in Australia. Holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Coordinates and executes advanced and production programs for complete vehicles, focusing on flexible platform sharing. Identifies and exploits design trends and assumes bottom-line responsibility for strategic product planning. Mentoring of staff is a very important part of the of program management and forward strategy planning.