Craig Bergman

Director Corporate Strategy @ Bridgestone Americas

About

Strategy w/ impact - enabling a future that beats the odds. Fueled by curiosity and data to enable great outcomes for customers / business. Strategic thinker and problem solver persistent in creating meaningful and sustainable impact in organizations.

Country

United States

City

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Professional Communication, Negotiation, Creative Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Businesss analysis, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Scenario Planning, Technology, Automotive Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy

Experience

Director Corporate Strategy

Bridgestone Americas

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Nashville, Tennessee

Director of Strategy, Commercial Group

Bridgestone Americas

2018-6 - 2020-2 · 1 yr 9 mos

Manager, Strategic Business Planning

Bridgestone Americas

2014-9 - 2018-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Global Product Manager

Aptiv

2010-3 - 2014-9 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Influenced and aligned business unit and exec leadership in support of actionable strategies for what is now Aptiv. Led and mentored global team in the development of roadmaps that reflect VOC, market trends, and competitive positioning in a very dynamic market. Optimized portfolio for value creation to leverage key trends in connectivity, computing and ADAS that enable automation and are reshaping the future of automotive. Engaged w/ C-suite executives relative to portfolio, innovation, and M&A strategies that set foundation completing transformation into a mobility technology company.

Strategic Planning/Business Development Mgr

Delphi

2006 - 2010 · 4 yrs

Provided business intelligence, insights, and recommendations to Business Directors and VP leadership for $1B+ global electronics business unit. Performed portfolio and business analyses contributing to major business transformation through restructuring and alignment to industry growth drivers of Green-Safe-Connected . Conducted M&A analyses and managed key business alliances and technology/partnerships.

Global Program Manager

Delphi

2000 - 2006 · 6 yrs

Led large, multi-function New Product Development teams in > 5 flawless launches of complex, connected navigation/ infotainment systems for demanding Auto OEM customers. Managed successful global development (across 6 countries) and launch of sophisticated software defined computing/entertainment system for major Chinese Auto OEM that became cornerstone for executing business strategy/growth in China.

Sr. Project Engineer/Lean Mfg

Delphi

1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs

Designed lean, flow based manufacturing systems in support of commercializing innovative, automotive radar and lidar based systems. Led Design for Assembly/Manufacturing activities as well as co-facilitated lean workshops to develop high-volume manufacturing at joint venture. Contributed to industry 1st launch of radar based Adaptive Cruise Control system.

Graduate Student

University of Michigan

1996 - 1998 · 2 yrs

Ann Arbor Michigan

Earned MBA and Masters of Engineering (Manufacturing) Degree Tauber Manufacturing Institute graduate

Lead Product Engineer (Mexico OPS)

General Motors

1993 - 1996 · 3 yrs

Reynosa, Mexico

Provided technical expertise and leadership as youngest member of start-up team for new greenfield plant in Mexico for automotive electronics (radios). Led and developed American and Mexican engineers/technicians while performing additional role as Advanced Problem Solving consultant for the 2 new plants.