Curt Estes

About Curt Estes

Highly accomplished and results-driven Sales and P&L Executive with a proven track record of exceeding targets and driving revenue growth within the Automotive/transportation industry. Offering over 25 years of experience and leading large North American divisions for global organizations, recognized for executing the turn-around of an under-performing Division to a profitable organization in a short time frame. I excel in building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding customer needs, and delivering tailored solutions to maximize satisfaction. Skilled in identifying new business opportunities, implementing effective sales strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. My expertise in introducing cutting-edge technologies, including ADAS, Autonomous driving, EVs, and selling Software as a Service, has contributed to a diverse portfolio of successes, from OEMs and Tier One Suppliers to Heavy Duty Truck OEMs and startups. My passion for innovation and continuous improvement drives impactful results, making a transformative impact on the automotive sector. Achieved success in a variety of challenging market conditions on a Global scale.Core Leadership Competencies:• Sales Growth & Business Development• Operations Management• General Management• Profit & Loss• Mergers & Acquisitions• Post-Merger Integration• Introducing new technologies to market• Visionary Technical Leadership• Inspirational Team Leadership• Strategic Decision-Making • Powertrain Experience (all variants - from ICE to EV)• Experienced in a variety of technologies - from ADAS, Electrification, Connectivity, etc.• Thermal Management Experience• Supply Chain Management• Global Sourcing • Restructuring• Management Consulting • Personnel Development• Program Management • Product Development• Business Planning & Strategy Development• Multi-Site Operations• Greenfield site startup experience • Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills• Influential Relationship Building• Persuasive Communication• Results-Driven Focus• Enterprise-Wide Leadership

Experience

1. Global General Manager - Vehicle Antenna Systems Business Segment

   Molex

   Jan 2024 — Present · Grand Blanc, MI, US

   Global Profit & Loss responsibility for the Vehicle Antenna Systems (VAS) Business Segment. Leadership activities include management of five customer/engineering centers/manufacturing sites over three regions.

Education

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  MBA, Operations Management

• Michigan State University

  BA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Leadership
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Management Consulting
• Negotiation
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Global Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• International Business
• Change Management
• Cost Reduction
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• P&L Management
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Supplier Negotiation
• Process Improvement