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Jeff Day is a seasoned international executive who has led operations in the Automotive, Manufacturing, Materials and Energy industries for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms.
Prior to joining Lake Pointe, Mr. Day managed an international private consulting firm he founded, engaging middle-market companies in Asia-focused market entry, business development, joint venture and wholly-owned foreign enterprise programs. Additionally, Mr. Day’s firm helped companies develop lower cost sources for a wide variety of components and systems. He has served in interim and full-time President and CEO capacities for multiple companies, including a developer of a revolutionary motor/generator technology. While there, he was successful in introducing the company’s hybrid vehicle propulsion and turbine-driven generator technologies to companies including Toyota and Rolls Royce. He also served as President of an innovative, low-cost oil extraction process development firm.
Previously, as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for magnetic materials producer, Magnequench, Inc, Mr. Day’s efforts resulted in over 35% year-over-year company growth and included the launch of a highly successful Japan-based business
Mr. Day spent over seven years as a Director of International Operations for Delphi Automotive Systems, managing operations in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Japan, South Korea and China, and greenfielding efforts in India. As a Division Marketing Manager for the Delco Remy division of General Motors, he was actively involved in electric vehicle programs.
Mr. Day’s international experience spans over 20 years and includes marketing and development for companies including General Electric and Toshiba. He has held residence in Japan and Singapore, and spends much of his time between the U.S. and his office in Shanghai. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with honors and received a Masters Degree and Joseph Schaffner Fellowship from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. | 