Jim Anderson leads the global management team and sets the company's strategic direction. He also provides expert legal testimony on behalf of clients. He has been actively involved in automobile dealer network planning for 30 years.
Ever since Jim began his career at Wayne State University in the engineering department, he never took “it can’t be...
Ever since Jim began his career at Wayne State University in the engineering department, he never took “it can’t be...
Richard Widgren joined Urban Science in 2001, bringing extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning. In 2010, he was recognised by Crain’s Detroit Business as a top CFO in southeast Michigan.
Prior to joining Urban Science, he served as Vice President, Finance, and Controller, Kelly Services, Inc.; Corporate Controller, McLouth...
Prior to joining Urban Science, he served as Vice President, Finance, and Controller, Kelly Services, Inc.; Corporate Controller, McLouth...
Joining Urban Science in early 2011, Greg Davidson is responsible for the Information Technology organisation, where he leads Urban Science in developing award-winning software.
Greg has more than 27 years of experience within IT management, application development, and systems operations. He has worked for a number of diverse organisations from...
Greg has more than 27 years of experience within IT management, application development, and systems operations. He has worked for a number of diverse organisations from...
Rod Wright joined Urban Science in 2012 and is responsible for overseeing all of Urban Science’s regional offices strategically placed around the world. In this capacity, he manages the strategy for all offices to achieve targeted revenue growth, profitability and client satisfaction.
Prior to joining Urban Science, Rod was president of his own...
Prior to joining Urban Science, Rod was president of his own...
Rebecca Gualdoni leads all global human resource functions for Urban Science, including recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, strategic talent development, long-term career planning, and performance management at Urban Science.
Prior to joining Urban Science in 2012, she was the human resources director of North America and Japan for ESI,...
Prior to joining Urban Science in 2012, she was the human resources director of North America and Japan for ESI,...
Mike Arkison is responsible for bringing Urban Science’s performance strategies and solutions to all global growth markets, for both existing Urban Science clients looking to expand into new regions and for native manufacturers looking to expand their presence globally.
Mike has held a variety of positions since joining Urban Science in 1986. He has...
Mike has held a variety of positions since joining Urban Science in 1986. He has...
John Frith is responsible for setting the vision and growing the product base for Urban Science’s Retail Channel Solutions organisation. A testifying expert with a significant depth of knowledge in Network Analysis, Frith has more than 30 years of experience in optimising dealer networks and improving dealer performance making him uniquely suited to...
Francisco (Paco) Soler is responsible for Urban Science's operations in Europe. He oversees seven offices across Europe, setting the direction for each to achieve targeted revenue growth, profitability, and client satisfaction. Since his promotion to this position in 2007, Paco has led Europe to achieve the greatest improvements in all three target areas...
Randall Tallerico leads a global account team responsible for establishing and growing a highly successful global enterprise with a foundational group of large, high performing and extremely loyal clients. He is responsible for the development and implementation of Urban Science's client relationship management strategy in support of customer satisfaction...
Sharif Farhat is responsible for leading and growing the Expert Analytic Services organisation, while also training retail network location experts. He also refines and improves Urban Science's methodologies and develops new processes as the company expands retail network planning to additional clients and locations.
Sharif joined Urban Science in 1986...
Sharif joined Urban Science in 1986...
Tom Longo manages four Urban Science offices – Long Beach, Nashville, Mexico City and Shanghai – and sets the direction for each to achieve targeted revenue growth, productivity, client satisfaction and long-term client relationships. Tom also provides expert dealer network analysis during the normal course of business planning, as well as in...
Paul Dillamore was appointed managing director of Urban Science’s Chertsey office in early 2011. He manages operations in the United Kingdom, which includes recruitment, training and management of account executives and practice managers. Paul is responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives and achieving corporate objectives of profitability,...
Pedro de la Vega is responsible for developing Urban Science solutions that ensure General Motors’ best practices will be shared throughout Europe. With more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Pedro leads and manages a team of best in class consultants to deliver insights that will drive General Motors’ business.
Prior to this...
Prior to this...
Rick Jones is responsible for developing new business and expanding operations in the Eastern Region of the United States. His automotive manufacturer clients include Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Subaru, Volkswagen and Volvo. He provides strategic counsel and oversees the solutions and services that help clients...
Christine Boumansour is responsible for leveraging her 21 years of experience with General Motors’ dealer network, sales and service groups to ensure that best practices are promoted and adopted globally to increase efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
In addition to her global role, she serves as managing director of ChannelVantage, a...
In addition to her global role, she serves as managing director of ChannelVantage, a...
Randy Berlin manages the Ford Motor Company account, where he is responsible for leveraging solutions across global regions to find greater efficiency and productivity. His primary focus is on leveraging Urban Science solutions to help Ford improve its dealership operations and market performance globally.
Prior to this position, Randy was a global...
Prior to this position, Randy was a global...
Simon Bradley drives day-to-day operations of accounts that include Toyota, Lexus and Scion, Honda and Acura, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai, and Suzuki. He is also responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives and achieving corporate objectives of profitability, product diversity, and client satisfaction.
Simon brings clients more than two...
Simon brings clients more than two...
Kevin Smith was appointed managing director or Nashville in 2010. His responsibilities focus on growing the Urban Science relationship with Nissan North America, improving office productivity, and increasing customer satisfaction that will ensure the stability of our long-term relationships. Prior to his current position, he was regional account director...
Robert Black oversees the global Renault/Nissan account, where he is responsible for leveraging solutions across regions to find greater efficiency and productivity. His primary focus is on leveraging Urban Science solutions to help Renault/Nissan improve their dealership operations performance globally.
Prior to taking this position in 2010, he was...
Prior to taking this position in 2010, he was...
Ben Holmes was appointed managing director of the Washington D.C. office in July 2011. He is responsible for all sales, marketing, client services, personnel, finance, and customer satisfaction in the Washington D.C. region. In addition, he selects, trains, and manages a team of best-in-class account executives and practice managers and the development...
Jesus Tapia is the managing director in Mexico City and is responsible for all sales, marketing, client services, personnel, finance, and customer satisfaction pursuits in Mexico. He manages relationships with the 36 automotive brands in Mexico, and provides strategic counsel and oversees the solutions and services that help clients build the appropriate...
Ramon Motilla is the Regional Client Director, South America, and is responsible for leading customer relationships in South America to ensure client satisfaction and the best-in-class delivery of solutions.
Prior to this role, Ramon was the managing director of Urban Science in Mexico for 16 years. Ramon experienced many successes in this capacity,...
Prior to this role, Ramon was the managing director of Urban Science in Mexico for 16 years. Ramon experienced many successes in this capacity,...
Eric Haase oversees Urban Science’s German operations, which includes offices in Frankfurt and Munich. He is responsible for all operations and the local account management of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Central and Eastern Europe. This also includes recruitment, training and management of account executives and practice managers, and the...
John Grieve is based in Munich, and is dedicated to delivering best in class people and solutions for the VW Group to ensure that learnings and best practices are leveraged across Europe to find greater productivity and maximum results. Prior to his current position, he was a regional account executive.
John began leading the VW team in 2008, which...
John began leading the VW team in 2008, which...
Marçal Farreras joined Urban Science in early 2011 and is based in the Madrid office. He is responsible for selecting, training, and managing a team of best-in-class account executives and practice managers and the development of product and services for the market.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in senior positions,...
He has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in senior positions,...
Pablo Tellería became the managing director of Rome in October 2011. He drives the day-to-day operations of the Rome office and focuses on growing client relationships, maintaining customer satisfaction and improving office productivity. He is also responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives and achieving objectives of profitability, product and...
Based in Rome, Marco Caponera focuses his efforts on delivering best-in-class solutions for the FIAT – Chrysler Group in Europe to ensure that best practices are leveraged globally to find greater productivity and maximum results. In his role, Marco is responsible for the development of products and services as well as for maintaining client...
Gilles Darmon is the regional account manager for India and is responsible for leading the business development of Urban Science in this market. He will be the direct contact and build relationships of global clients in the India region and will ensure the best-in-class implementation of Urban Science solutions.
Prior to this role, Gilles established...
Prior to this role, Gilles established...
Sergey Korneev Joined Urban Science in 2010, to help launch the Moscow office. He is responsible for managing client relationships and the development of products and services in the Russian market.
Prior to Urban Science, Sergey served as strategic dealer development manager for Audi Russia. While at Audi, he was responsible for the brand development...
Prior to Urban Science, Sergey served as strategic dealer development manager for Audi Russia. While at Audi, he was responsible for the brand development...
David Cain leads Urban Science in the Pacific region, out of the office in Melbourne, Australia. In this role he is responsible for managing all aspects of the organisation’s operations in Australia and New Zealand.
David joined Urban Science in 1999 and has held various positions including European business development director and regional account...
David joined Urban Science in 1999 and has held various positions including European business development director and regional account...
Hamilton Gayden leads Urban Science’s Shanghai office. In this capacity, Hamilton provides leadership for a team of account executives and practice managers. He directs the assessment of competitive conditions, analyses client needs, and helps automakers in China plan their dealer networks to accommodate future growth areas and equip them with tools to...
Fréderique De Letter
Regional Account Director, General Motors International Operations
Shanghai
Fréderique (Fred) De Letter is responsible for leading and growing client relationships throughout General Motors International Operations, which is comprised of 90 markets including Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Russia. Fred ensures that Urban Science products and solutions are leveraged throughout these markets to help...
Shogo is the Representative Director in Urban Science’s Tokyo office, and is responsible for managing client relationships, business development, sales and marketing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations in the office.
Shogo is leading the customer relationship management (CRM) solution development for clients in Japan, which is based on...
Shogo is leading the customer relationship management (CRM) solution development for clients in Japan, which is based on...
Tony Lord is based in Urban Science’s Chertsey, United Kingdom office, where he leads initiatives for Business Management Intelligence and provides business management expertise for the European market.
Tony brings more than 30 years of extensive automotive experience with a heavy emphasis on business management and dealer turnaround consulting. His...
Tony brings more than 30 years of extensive automotive experience with a heavy emphasis on business management and dealer turnaround consulting. His...
David Vernon is responsible for defining requirements for the development of Customer Marketing Solutions throughout Europe, as well as sales support for products, monitoring the competitive environment, and developing and delivering internal product training.
David has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry with a keen focus on Customer...
David has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry with a keen focus on Customer...
Mitch Phillips is responsible for managing all facets of the Dealer Network Development practice at Urban Science. He consults and trains clients and account teams on how to develop, implement, measure, and improve the effectiveness of their dealer networks. He manages the company’s internal training on the subject and is an active speaker at...
Greg Schocke is responsible for all global business management-related activities, including Urban Science’s Business Management Intelligence (BMI) solution and consulting services. Urban Science’s BMI software provides clients critical, timely information that allows them to measure financial performance and identify opportunities for...
Jody Stidham leads the growth and development of the company’s Customer Marketing Solutions practice, which is focused on helping clients optimise their marketing efforts at the individual customer level to increase sales and profitability. Jody uses her expertise in CRM and marketing communications to help clients reach their sales goals in the most...
Brian Turnbull is responsible for applying Urban Science’s analytical processes and software to help dealers improve their performance in dealer sales effectiveness, profitability and customer loyalty. He manages a team of consultants to service dealers across the globe.
Brian has 27 years of industry experience spanning OEM, marketing consultancies,...
Brian has 27 years of industry experience spanning OEM, marketing consultancies,...
Mark Colosimo serves as the custodian of Urban Science’s Dealer Performance practice area methodology, facilitates product development, and monitors the competitive environment. He is also responsible for managing products globally and creating and managing the production of new products. He evaluates product performance and tracks ROI, assists in sales...
Andreas Kutzer is based in Urban Science’s Munich office, responsible for helping define European requirements for the development of global solutions, sales support for site products, monitoring the competitive environment, and developing and delivering internal product training.
Andreas joined Urban Science with the acquisition of Webfair AG in...
Andreas joined Urban Science with the acquisition of Webfair AG in...
Lisa Pidun is responsible for centralising, operating and advancing the Project Management Office (PMO) for Urban Science in order to achieve corporate objectives for quality, on-time and on-budget delivery, and customer satisfaction. She provides the strategy, overall leadership and guidance to the organisation globally in regards to project management...
