john bennett

Responsible for leading the organization in long term technology and product planning and driving execution excellence in the engineering and program management functions. Also responsible for shaping the organization's vision for eMobility and defining our long term position on the eMobility value chain. Proven track record of leading change and thought leadership in a matrix organization. Broad and well rounded experience base that includes positions in engineering and engineering management, program management, product strategy, corporate strategy, sales, business unit general management with P&L responsibility, and functional general management.

Responsible for managing the global Oshkosh Truck business including meeting production delivery schedules and quality targets for FMTV, M-ATV, and commercial axles, gaining new content on next generation defense and commercial vehicle platforms, developing and executing technology plans to meet Oshkosh's product strategy objectives, and managing new product development programs.

Directed all aspects of the Off-Highway and Specialty business including growth strategy, profitability strategy, customer strategy, product strategy, and program execution.

* Product strategy * Developed product plans to increase sales and profitability for the Defense and Specialty Products business units. Program management * Executed product plans, secured funding, assembled teams, and launched new products into production.

Held several engineering roles of increasing responsibility from Project Engineer to Engineering Manager in the Axle Engineering group, Brake Engineering group, Transfer Case and Geared Products group, and Defense Engineering group.

Responsible for global product planning and profitability of all product lines in the Truck and Industrial business units.