Charon McNabb

Experience: 25 years at General Motors, Denso, and Magna managing product development, sales, marketing, and PR

New Technology: Developed Magna’s product development process used to strategically drive ROI-based technology implementation and commercialization

Strategic: Dealt directly with National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) driving ADAS Technology and 2018 backup camera regulation 

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Marketing & PR: Managed new technology media campaigns driving consumer pull and market demand 

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Technology Experience: Extensive knowledge of autonomous, ADAS, and electronics

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Yutaka Ito

Experience: 30 years with Goodyear and Magna 

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Relationships with Key Asian OEM Decision-Makers: Developed and maintains relationships at highest levels 

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Strategic Sales: Successfully led double-digit, YOY growth with Japanese OEMs 

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New Technology: Drive validation approval that led to the introduction of several new technologies on plastic liftgates, composites, mirrors products 

Mark Pung

Experience: 20 years of executive management at Magna International 

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Team Leader: Grew sales to over $1 billion through strong leadership of sales & marketing, program management, and product design teams 

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‘C’ Relationships: Strong executive-level relationships at OEMs within purchasing, R&D, and engineering. Implemented global alliance partnerships driving mutual sales growth and profitability 

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New Technologies: Introduced new technology, including 1st plastic lift-gate and various carbon fiber product, industries first video mirror, blind spot detection 

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Product Diversity: extensive knowledge of automotive products; cameras, stampings, plastics, paint, and exteriors  

Shinichi Sawai

Experience: Head of materials for Honda Motor Company, President of Japan KK-Woodbridge, Head of Japan Materials Association 

Background: Strong background in materials and new technology development