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There are consultants. There are vendors. There are suppliers. But we are scientists. And we’re a valued partner dedicated to guiding business through science. This disciplined approach lets us make recommendations and propose solutions based on scientifically validated results. So you’ll know the right move to make to grow your business. Whether you’re looking to work with us or work for us, you’ll experience a dedication and passion to questioning everything until we find the right thing.
| Relentless curiosity and processes backed by science make Urban Scientists the most Trusted Problem Solvers in the automotive industry. |  |
Our proprietary formula fuses together four essential inputs for business results. This exponential power allows us to deliver solutions that in many cases have never been done before. No other company combines elite data analysts and industry experts with predictive scientific methodology to turn the biggest data into the smartest.
In 1977, Jim Anderson proved that the right man, with the right insight and the right computer could change the world. What started with one man – who was determined to solve a mission-critical challenge for Cadillac – and one computer grew to over 850 employees in 20 offices across the world, including ChannelVantage, a strategic partner to GM. The invention of computer dot mapping and modern network planning was proof that science could solve unsolvable problems. That led us to expand into all realms of the automotive business. Doing business in every corner of the world has opened new doors into new industries. They all have data. They all have problems. And they can all benefit from science-based solutions.
Jim Anderson
Founder, President, CEO
Phil Giroux
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Rebecca Gualdoni
Chief Human Resources Officer
Elizabeth Klee
Chief Information Officer
Randall Tallerico
Chief Marketing Officer
Tom Longo
Executive Vice President
The Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe
Rick Jones
Vice President, Global Client Management
Greg Schocke
Vice President, Practice
Mark Colosimo
Vice President, Data & Analytics
Chris Boumansour
Global Vice President, General Motors
John Frith
Vice President, Applied Methods
Sharif Farhat
Vice President, Expert Analytical Services
Lisa Pidun
Vice President, Project Management
Mike Oatman
ChannelVantage
Tom Little
Detroit
Kevin Smith
Nashville
Alex Hopkins
New York
Bill Rasmussen
Los Angeles
Tom Donovan
Dallas
Monica Roberts
Atlanta
John Loney
Washington DC
Eric Ramirez
Mexico City
Reynaldo Boemer
Sao Paulo
David Cain
Melbourne
Hiro Kakishita
Tokyo
CK Lim
China
Peter Nikell
German Client Hub
Stéphane Renaudin
French Client Hub
Paul Dillamore
UK-Italy Client Hub
The first project we ever took on was a process innovation and we haven’t looked back. We trust in a disciplined scientific methodology that infuses everything we do with empirical objectivity. We’re relentless in our approach to solving problems and that singular focus on the scientific process has helped guide our clients through some of their most critical challenges.
We have the deepest, most accurate source of automotive data in the world. But true insights aren’t born from big data — rather, they’re born from smart data. Our unique industry vantage point allows us to collect a broad, rich foundation of data including proprietary, near-real-time sales data, which fuels analysis and drives insights that are actionable. It lets us understand and interpret in ways others can’t.
In 1977, we introduced the world to computer dot mapping. Since that first revolution, we’ve continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible. The scientific methodologies and intelligence of our people is embedded into the technology we use to accelerate discovery and action. Adaptable and integrated systems accelerate our delivery of accurate business results. Across the globe and throughout an organization, all users can access a common system.
Our people come from all over the world. They bring incredible experience. Diverse points of view. Deep industry knowledge. And a dedication to their clients that goes beyond passionate. With advanced training and rigid certifications, our analysts dig deeper to find the recurring pattern and every possible variable. They keep thinking, working, and theorizing until they’ve found the scientifically sound solution.
