Derek Kaufman
Transportation Markets Expert | Autoaftermarket | Hd Trucks | Managing Partner Schwartz Advisors | President C3 Network
Derek Kaufman is a high-skilled expert, working in Messagewonk on the position of Founder since 2015. This expert gained professional experience in more than ten positions at various companies. Derek Kaufman went to the General Motors Institute and got education there. Lowell, Michigan is the city, where this expert was known to settle. The person's contacts are accessed through SoftwareOfficial by request.
Name variants:
Derrick Kaufman,
Derry Kaufman,
Rick Kaufman,
Ricky Kaufman
Last updated May 05, 2024
Contact Information
Last Update
Jul 11, 2022
Email
dk**@schwartzadvisors.com, dk**@c3network.biz
Location
Lowell, MI
Company
Messagewonk
Workplace
Founder
Work History
Founder
www.messagewonk.com
In an interconnected, digitized, cloud-based world, I created MessageWonk to help develop simple, compelling messages for sales teams, speakers and business leaders tha...
from 2015
Transportation Markets Expert | Autoaftermarket | Hd Trucks | Managing Partner Schwartz Advisors | President C3 Network
2223 Avenida De Ln Play, La Jolla, CA
Schwartz Advisors specializes in M&A support and organizational consulting for the auto aftermarket. www.schwartzadvisors.com Schwartz Advisors (SA) is a team of auto aftermarket experts who...
from Aug 1, 2014
Chief Operations Officer and Chief Executive Officer
Recruited as COO and promoted to CEO, I forged and grew the electric drive powertrain partnership with Harley-Davidson for Harley’s Livewire electric drive motorcycle. This project firmly es...
2012 — 2014
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, recruited to initially manage Glacier Bay through engineering issues that were blocking company growth. Led Glacier Bay through analysis to final determination that the most profitab...
2010 — 2012
Vice President Operations
In 2006, Penske Corporation introduced the Smart Car to the United States. I managed the Operations Team critical to the roll out of the Smart USA distribution business model across the US, ...
2006 — 2009
Senior Vice President  Sales, Marketing and Customer Support
45501 west 12 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377
I joined Hino in 2003 as SVP to manage the introduction of an all-new line of Class 4-7 Medium Duty trucks that combined Hino’s excellent engine technology with the proven dependability of A...
2003 — 2006
President
Following acquisition of the Diesel Equipment division of General Motors by Penske Corporation, the company was structured and rebranded as Diesel Technology Company. During my tenure, DTC g...
1989 — 1997
Founder and President
messagewonk.com
C3Network assists clients in launching new products into the heavy duty transportation industry and automotive aftermarket. Representative engagements include the launch of...
from 1997
Vice President Marketing and Product Planning
Portland, OR
Created and executed the marketing and product planning strategies that moved the company from 10% to 18% market share in the North American Class 8 truck segment for this manufacturer of on...
1984 — 1988
Vice President, Parts and Service
Held progressively responsible roles within this producer of mining and construction trucks. Promoted through North American and International Sales and Marketing responsibilities to Manager...
1978 — 1984
Education
Occupations
Executive
Managing Partner
Chairperson
Founder
Speaker
Partner
Chief Executive
Founding Member
Spokesperson
Representative
Skills
Strategic Planning
Product Development
Business Strategy
Vehicles
Manufacturing
New Business Development
Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Operations Management
Start Ups
Automotive
Marketing
Sales Management
Sales
Strategy
Process Improvement
Business Planning
Leadership
Business Development
Pricing
Marketing Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Parts
Energy
Product Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Automobile
Sales Operations
Strategic Business Planning and Tactical Launch
Marketing Management
Strong Industry Connections
Sales and Marketing Strategies
Growth Strategies
Building Connections
Strategic Brand Positioning
Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory Services
Auto Industry Analysis and Growth Strategies
Auto Aftermarket Specialization
Preparation For Exit and/Or Sale
Board Presentations
Emerging and Advanced Technologies Including Telematics
Sales Team Training
Marketing and Brand Positioning
M&A Analysis
Automotive Aftermarket
Tactical Planning
Exit Strategies
Board Relations
Emerging Technologies