Michael A. Rodenberg

Chief Executive Officer @ Nifco America Corp.

About

My purpose: “To draw out the greatness in those I serve so they build better lives for themselves and others.”Global executive focused on helping organizations grow, transform, and thrive across cultures. Experienced in leading international operations, building high-performing teams, and aligning strategy with execution to drive sustainable business results across North America and Asia.Passionate about developing people and creating organizational cultures where innovation, accountability, and collaboration can flourish. Recognized for bridging cultural and operational differences to unite global teams around a common vision and accelerate business performance.Experienced in market expansion, greenfield operations, strategic business development, and executive leadership within complex international environments. Combines operational discipline with a people-centered leadership approach to help organizations navigate growth, change, and global complexity.Core strengths include global strategy, organizational leadership, cross-cultural communication, operational scaling, business development, and international partnership building. Fluent in Japanese with extensive experience working across U.S. and Asian business environments.

Country

United States

City

Columbus

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Automotive, Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Business Planning, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, International Business, Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Kaizen, Leadership, Management, Process Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

Nifco America Corp.

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Ohio, United States

CEO for Nifco’s North American Region as well as Executive Officer for Nifco Inc. in Japan

Executive Advisor

Nifco America Corp.

2021-8 - 2022-6 · 11 mos

Ohio, United States

Chairman & CEO

Murakami Manufacturing U.S.A.

2019-1 - 2021-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Board of Director for Murakami Corporation Japan responsible for all business activity in North and South America.

President 社長

Murakami Manufacturing U.S.A.

2012-7 - 2018-12 · 6 yrs 6 mos

President Murakami Mfg. U.S.A., COO Murakami NA, Senior Operating Officer 常務執行役員 Murakami Corp.

Murakami Manufacturing U.S.A.

2015-4 - 2018-6 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Responsible for Sales & Engineering located in Michigan, and Manufacturing Operations located in Campbellsville, Kentucky and Zacatecas, Mexico

Executive Advisor

Murakami Manufacturing U.S.A.

2011-10 - 2012-7 · 10 mos

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Executive Officer 執行役員

Murakami Corporation 村上開明堂

2013-7 - 2015-3 · 1 yr 9 mos

Director Business Development

Methode Electronics

2010-7 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 3 mos

Responsible for bringing game changing technology and solutions to the decision makers in the non-auto transportation market for truck fleets, heavy equipment, agriculture, and construction.

Director Business Development Asia

Methode Electronics

2008-9 - 2010-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Established New Market for Methode Technology in Asia Developed corporate strategy for key business segment Established several stategic partnerships

General Manager Methode Electronics Shanghai Automotive Division

Methode Electronics

2005-9 - 2008-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Resposible for running China automotive operations which included the development and implementation of the strategic plan, setting up a manufacturing facility in Shanghai , establishing a design and purchasing center, and winning key business with local customers.

Director Japanese OEM Sales

Methode Electronics

2002-12 - 2005-9 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Lead team responsible for winning, developing and launching business with Japanese OEM

Director Global Business Unit / GM Japan Office

Magna Donnelly (dissolved)

1997-12 - 2002-11 · 5 yrs

Developed business with customers such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Lead the Japan office which was responsible for sales and engineering for customers in Japan, NA, EU. Established strategic alliances with key Japanese suppliers, oversaw technology transfers and product license agreements.

Adminstrations Manager / Account Executive

Kokoku Intech Co.,Ltd.

1993-5 - 1996-11 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Managed HR, Purchasing, AP, PCL, for a Japanese plant of 180 employees in Kentucky. Restructured organization to improve relations between U.S. and Japan Expat Management. Implemented cost savings through kaizen events, head count reduction, and improved employee benefits. Prior to Admin Manager, worked in So.California in international sales office for 1 year.