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Jon Sederstrom

Managing Director, Global Automotive Strategic Initiatives at J.D. Power

Jon Sederstrom has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries.

Jon started their career as a Global Custody & Settlements Division Analyst at Pioneer Investments from October 1999 to December 2000. Jon then worked as a Business Analyst at Pioneer Investments from January 2001 to July 2002.

In 2005, Jon joined the Milken Institute as a Research Analyst, where they worked until April 2006.

Jon briefly worked as an Economist at Payden & Rygel from May 2006 to October 2006.

In 2006, Jon began their tenure at J.D. Power as a Senior Manager in Corporate Development & Strategic Planning, performing financial analyses and assessing new product concepts. Jon held this position from October 2006 to December 2007.

From January 2008 to May 2010, Jon served as the Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning at J.D. Power, where they developed a corporate strategy and worked on vertical-specific strategies.

In June 2010, Jon took on the role of Brazil Country Manager at J.D. Power, which they held until July 2015. During this time, they managed the company's operations in Brazil.

From July 2015 to June 2018, Jon served as the Director of U.S. Automotive Retail at J.D. Power, managing and selling data and advisory solutions to improve dealer operations and maximize the customer experience.

Most recently, Jon held the role of Managing Director of Global Automotive Strategic Initiatives at J.D. Power, which they began in July 2018. In this position, they led divisional growth efforts through new product development and strategic partnerships, with a focus on digital retail technologies for buying cars online. Jon also developed a portfolio of solutions, launched new digital retail advisory services, and cultivated key partnerships.

Overall, Jon Sederstrom has a strong background in corporate development, strategic planning, and managing automotive operations, with experience in financial analysis, research, and business analysis.

Jon Sederstrom pursued their education in a chronological order, starting with their Bachelor's degree in Economics from Williams College, which they completed between 1995 and 1999. Jon then continued their education at UCLA, where they earned a Master's degree (MA) in Latin American Studies from 2002 to 2005. Alongside this, they also attended UCLA Anderson School of Management during the same period, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in International Business.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director, Global Automotive Strategic Initiatives

    July, 2018 - present

  • Director U S Automotive Retail

    July, 2015

  • Brazil Country Manager

    June, 2010

  • Director Corporate Development And Strategic Planning

    January, 2008

  • Senior Manager Corporate Development Strategic Planning

    October, 2006