President / CEO / SVP

Confidential Senior Executive — Automotive OEM & Retail Channels

Executive summary:

- Growth-focused VP/C-level operator with 25+ years leading OEM, national distributor and multi-site retail organizations across North America.

- Proven track record transforming operations, scaling revenue and profitability, modernizing retail/e‑commerce channels, and building high-performing leadership teams.

- Open to senior Commercial or Retail leadership roles within purpose-driven, scaling companies.

Core strengths & domain expertise:

- P&L ownership & commercial leadership across new, pre-owned and service businesses.

- OEM & dealer/retail channel integration: experienced in aligning manufacturer strategy with dealer network execution.

- Multi-channel retail transformation: led digital retailing, e‑commerce and customer experience modernization.

- Large capital programs & facilities: directed major facility design, construction and real-estate projects delivering industry-leading retail sites.

- Turnaround, restructuring & operational excellence: standardized processes, consolidated services and improved governance.

- Commercial fleet & national account management: launched and scaled fleet programs and national account initiatives.

- People, culture & governance: culture transformation, leadership development and succession planning that improved retention and engagement.

- Board & advisory experience: multiple board and advisory roles with OEM and mobility-related initiatives.

Representative achievements:

- Consistently delivered sustained, multi-year revenue and profitability improvements across complex, multi-site operations.

- Led successful expansion and commercialization efforts that materially increased market share in targeted segments.

- Implemented digital and operational transformations that improved customer conversion and service efficiency.

- Executed large-scale capital and facility programs that established new operational standards and elevated retail presence.

- Drove organizational restructurings and standardized operating models that produced measurable cost and performance gains.

- Built leadership teams and talent programs that strengthened succession readiness and employee engagement.

Ideal role fit:

- Head of Retail or Commercial Channels (OEM or large dealer group)

- CEO / President of a scaling national or regional automotive/mobility business

- COO / SVP Operations for multi-site retail, fleet, or aftermarket services

- Executive sponsor for digital retail transformation, dealer network expansion, or M&A integration