Steve Jenson

Steve Jenson has a diverse and extensive work experience in the automotive industry. Steve started their career at Autoliv in 2000, where they held various roles including Honda Business Unit Manager, Japan Business Unit Director, Purchasing Director, and Director of Service Parts and After Market Products. During their time at Autoliv, they achieved significant milestones such as setting company sales records, exceeding sales targets, implementing profitability improvement plans, and successfully managing customer relationships.

In 2010, Steve joined Veoneer as the Global Business Unit Director for Active Safety Electronics, where they were responsible for the growth and profitability of the Honda business unit. Steve successfully grew the business from $9 million to $130 million and established it as the largest customer account at Veoneer. Steve also oversaw development with Honda in Japan and the U.S.

In 2017, Steve moved to Autoliv as the North America Business Unit Sales Director for Honda. During this role, they managed Autoliv's largest customer, developed an expansion strategy that increased sales by over 30% annually, and implemented a profitability improvement plan. Steve also played a crucial role during a labor strike in Mexico and implemented key performance indicators to drive organizational improvement.

Most recently, in 2021, Steve joined TricorBraun as the Director of Operations and later became the Regional Vice President. In this role, they oversee operational efficiencies, develops strategic supplier relationships, and improves sales forecasting and order execution processes.

Overall, Steve Jenson has showcased strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills throughout their career in the automotive industry. Steve'sachievements include driving sales growth, improving profitability, and implementing lean principles to enhance operational efficiency.

Steve Jenson completed their education at Utah State University. From 1990 to 1993, they pursued a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, Production Management, and Japanese. Later, from 1997 to 1999, they obtained an MBA degree from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, specializing in Business Administration and Management.

In addition to their formal education, Steve Jenson has obtained several certifications. These include certifications such as "Business Process Improvement" and "Inventory Management Foundations" from LinkedIn, received in January 2022 and December 2020 respectively. Steve has also acquired certifications in areas like supply chain and operations management, agile change management, Lean Six Sigma, project management, and various other subjects. These certifications demonstrate their ongoing commitment to professional development and acquiring new skills.