Ashraf "Ash" Khan, PhD
Experienced Executive & Leader; Proven, Diverse Skillset Deployable In Healthcare/Technology/Mobility
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Summary
Experienced executive with over 20 years of expertise in project management, engineering, purchasing, M&A, and finance roles. Proven track record of stellar performance delivering strategic multi billion-dollar technology initiatives and turnkey projects nationally and internationally. Success in leading cross-functional teams in pioneering technology innovation and M&A initiatives in Fortune Global 50 settings. Skillset deployable in healthcare, technology, mobility, and R&D settings. Recognized as an effective team builder, leader, and mentor who excels at forging collaborative, cross-functional partnerships. Skilled at working closely with C-suite and operational leadership. Expert in coordinating across operations, research, IT, engineering, mergers & acquisitions, HR, finance, business, and legal functions. Trained in healthcare administration, accounting, finance, AI application deployment in healthcare, and cybersecurity/business continuity. Innovative thinker skilled at managing change and anticipating issues to ensure success. Quick learner and champion at building cohesive teams, empowering them leveraging Lean methods, and leading by example.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Autonomous Driving (AD) Technology Partners Programs - Global
STELLANTIS (NYSE: STLA)
01.2022 - Current
- Direct cross-functional teams in transformative key strategic partnerships with third parties + manage $600M in project budgets for new corporate-wide innovative AI applications deployment across multiple domains (e.g., cockpit, infotainment, AD), delivering > 30% cost reductions
Head of Software Engineering Cross-Region Operations - Global
STELLANTIS (NYSE: STLA)
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee global Agile SW engineering teams, setting direction, priorities, and addressing the operational needs of 500+ R&D staff in six global regions
- Focus areas: (i) implement innovative research and AI-enabled technology solutions to improve every customer's experience; (ii) enable transformation from legacy automaker to software company creating new revenue opportunities, anticipating and addressing issues from innovation technology feasibility to data privacy; (iii) foster self-sufficiency in emerging technologies via M&A initiatives (JVs, acquisitions, and strategic third-party partnerships); and (iv) deliver disruptive business models to drive step-function improvement in performance.
Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Global Business Development and Lead, International Operations
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (NYSE: FCAU)
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Negotiated first-of-its-kind collaborative partnership with Waymo (Alphabet) and a co-development partnership with BMW, significantly increasing the company's competitive position and image in the autonomous driving (AD) space
- Coordinated pioneering research, technology initiatives to enable EVs, hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles and alternative energy implementations
- Grew Jeep brand international production volumes by 500K vehicles annually over 5 years by negotiating platform sharing, joint industrialization and JV agreements, localizing Jeep and other production in Italy, India, Egypt, Japan, China and Mexico
- Facilitated operational integration and compliance for Chrysler BoD post-acquisition
- Negotiated 300+ contracts ($12B value).
Senior Executive Business Planner & Assistant to the VP, Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain & MOPAR - Global
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG (NYSE: DCX)
01.1999 - 01.2009
- As Executive Chief of Staff, coordinated corporate-wide Manufacturing, Purchasing/Supply Chain and Parts Distribution efforts for leadership; problem-solving on launch planning, plant loading and strategic projects (at 27 manufacturing, 50 parts distribution centers)
- Turnkey Project Management: Planning, equipment sourcing and facility commissioning of $3B green/brownfield developments
- Lead coordinator for technology research, brand marketing, etc., initiatives with industry and university/academia partners
- Led Lean World Class Manufacturing initiatives, developed objective metrics for Safety, Delivery, Cost, Quality and Employee Morale.
Education
Skills
Executive Management
Multitasking Abilities
Creativity & Innovation
Change Management; Analytical Problem Solving
Partnership & Alliances
M&A / Contract Negotiations
Strategy & Goal Setting
Lean People, Team, and Organization Development
Operational & Facilities Management
Large Project Coordination
Business, Financial and Strategic Planning
Executive Management
Healthcare, Technology, Engineering and IT Management
Timeline
Director, Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Autonomous Driving (AD) Technology Partners Programs - Global
STELLANTIS (NYSE: STLA)
01.2022 - Current
Head of Software Engineering Cross-Region Operations - Global
STELLANTIS (NYSE: STLA)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Global Business Development and Lead, International Operations
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (NYSE: FCAU)
01.2009 - 01.2022
Senior Executive Business Planner & Assistant to the VP, Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain & MOPAR - Global
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG (NYSE: DCX)
01.1999 - 01.2009
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