Work experience

• Principal Consultant

  Solutions

  2025.09-Current

  (a year)

  • Advising manufacturing firms on greenfield plant set up and launch, supplier localization, and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with global standards. • Designing and guiding implementation of quality assurance and manufacturing processes, achieving ISO and OEM-standard benchmarks. • Guiding cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiency, lean manufacturing and minimize launch risks.
• Corporate Quality Director

  Premo Group

  2025.03-2025.08

  (6 months)

  • Spearheaded the design and implementation of quality and operational systems to support greenfield factory setup and launch. • Developed supplier evaluation frameworks and localization strategies, driving cost reduction and mitigating operational risks. • Provided executive guidance to align operational performance with corporate growth objectives.
• Principal Consultant

  Top Quality Solutions

  2023.09-2025.02

  (a year)

  • Advised manufacturing firms on greenfield plant launches, supplier selection, and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with global standards. • Designed and implemented quality assurance processes, achieving ISO and OEM- standard benchmarks. • Guided cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiency and minimize launch risks.
• senior quality & operations director - asia

  Techtronic Industries

  2019.05-2023.08

  (4 years)

  • Directed operations during the startup phase of three major factories in Vietnam, ensuring smooth production ramp-up. • Built and led high-performing quality teams, implementing ISO 9000-compliant systems. • Delivered zero customer quality disruptions and secured approvals for global market supply on schedule.
• quality head

  Katcon Automotive

  2018.09-2019.04

  (8 months)

  • Led Advanced Quality & Launch (AQL) processes for new project ramp-ups in China. • Drove best-practice quality implementation across multiple plants, improving process standardization and supplier compliance.
• Quality Director Asia Pacific

  Benteler Automotive

  2013.01-2018.08

  (6 years)

  • Standardized quality processes across all APAC operations, creating a unified approach for operational excellence. • Secured multiple OEM Quality Awards from GM, Ford, Daimler, BMW, Volvo, CEVT, Geely, Chery, JLR, and Qoros. • Achieved highest global KPI scores and maintained zero customer disruptions during program launches.
• sr. supplier quality manager - thailand & asean

  General Motors

  2011.08-2012.12

  (a year)

  • Implemented global supplier quality systems, ensuring zero plant disruptions across ASEAN operations. • Successfully resolved a critical supplier crisis in Brazil, guaranteeing seamless launch execution.
• supplier quality manager - light duty trucks

  General Motors - FAW GM

  2009.04-2011.07

  (2 years)

  • Introduced global supplier quality processes across three joint venture assembly plants. • Supported new factory launches in Changchun and Harbin, meeting OEM standards and timelines.
• regional supplier quality manager - international operations

  General Motors

  2008.09-2011.07

  (3 years)

  • Managed new program launches in 15 countries across APAC, Middle East, and North Africa. • Standardized supplier quality systems, enhancing global compliance and risk management.
• supplier quality country manager - israel

  General Motors

  2008.01-2011.07

  (4 years)

  • Oversaw supplier audits, sourcing evaluations, and new part approvals, ensuring high-quality supply chain performance. • Supported the launch of Changchun and Harbin factories, achieving operational readiness and quality benchmarks.
• china supplier quality manager - new program launch

  General Motors

  2008.01-2010.12

  (3 years)

  • Led launch management for greenfield suppliers during the 2008 financial crisis, achieving zero plant disruptions. • Coordinated cross-functional teams to maintain program timelines and quality compliance.
• supplier quality manager - passenger vehicles

  general motors - sgmw

  2007.01-2008.12

  (2 years)

  • Implemented global supplier quality processes in two joint venture plants. • Led the first export program launch in China JV history, achieving all OEM quality and timing targets.
• supplier quality manager - china current programs

  General Motors

  2006.01-2006.12

  (a year)

  • Executed supplier localization strategy worth USD 2.5B, enhancing regional supply chain resilience. • Achieved global benchmark performance in supplier quality and development.
• regional supplier quality manager - asia pacific

  General Motors

  2004.04-2005.12

  (2 years)

  • Deployed global supplier quality processes to support APAC export programs, achieving zero operational disruptions.
• Supplier Quality Supervisor

  General Motors

  2000.03-2003.12

  (4 years)

  • Supported new supplier factory launches, implementing quality plans aligned with global OEM standards. • Resolved major supplier crises, maintaining uninterrupted production and supply chain performance.