Nichole Felton
Board Member @Aiag - Automotive Industry Action Group
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WORK HISTORY
Board Member @Aiag - Automotive Industry Action Group
As a board member of AIAG, I help guide industry-wide initiatives that strengthen the global automotive supply chain. I collaborate with leaders across OEMs, suppliers, and service providers to drive progress on ESG, quality, and operational resilience. For me, this board seat is an opportunity to contribute to something larger than any one company. It’s about helping the industry move forward with integrity, resilience, and shared value.
EDUCATION
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Kettering University
Master's of science, Operations Management and Supervision
SKILLS
ABOUT NICHOLE FELTON
When chaos meets order, transformation follows.I\'ve been called a force of order in the face of chaos. Why? I know how to step into complexity, assess what\'s going on, and lead operations to a better, more profitable place, without losing sight of the people who make it all happen.With a global footprint spanning four continents, I\'ve orchestrated supply chain transformations that merge strategic vision with tactical execution. Through regional unrest, tariff volatility, and critical supplier failures, I\'ve steered multimillion-dollar initiatives that accelerate operations, enhance margins, and elevate enterprise performance. I establish structure amid ambiguity, clarity through noise, and deliver results when urgency demands.My impact includes:Stabilizing operations during political volatilityRestructuring networks to adapt to complex tariffsMaintaining service despite trade policy shiftsIntroducing automation in challenging marketsRebuilding supply networks across diverse regulatory landscapesWhether collaborating with cross-functional teams, executives, or emerging talent, I create environments where people feel valued, understood, and inspired to excel. True progress emerges when individuals are both supported and challenged.In operations, stagnation is failure and isolation impossible. My leadership balances:Directness with empathyHigh standards with true collaborationStrategic vision with tactical precisionCrisis response with resilience buildingGlobal perspective with local insightI move quickly, ask the right questions, and bring the right people to the table. I\'ve negotiated major supplier contracts, introduced automation to increase throughput, and rebuilt entire supply networks. All while building buy-in and developing the next generation of leaders.At the core of my approach lies profound respect for global business interconnectivity. I\'ve orchestrated transformations across diverse cultures, time zones, and regulatory frameworks, consistently uniting stakeholders around shared objectives. I foster environments of trust where accountability is expected, innovation thrives, and results speak for themselves.I thrive when the pressure is high and the stakes are real. CEOs and boards trust me to stabilize what\'s fragile, fix what\'s broken, and grow what\'s working, always with a mindset of continuous improvement and operational agility.Navigating similar global challenges or passionate about people-centered transformation? Let\'s connect. The most powerful solutions emerge through collaborative thinking.
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