Who's Shifting gears

Brett Lippel, SVP of Sales and Business Development, DealerRater - 01/30/2012


To: DealerRater, SVP of Sales and Business Development
From: Peak Performance Marketing Solutions, VP of Sales & Customer Service
Significance:DealerRater has recruited highly-regarded automotive industry veteran Brett Lippel to become Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In this new role, Lippel will direct corporate sales strategy and provide executive-level management to the company's global sales and business development efforts; spearhead strategic product planning; and secure continued growth for the organization through development of national and international partnerships. Previously, Lippel served as Vice-President of Sales and Customer Service for leading automotive CRM provider Peak Performance Marketing Solutions.
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Best in Their Class

Lilicia Bailey, SVP and Global Chief People Officer, Manheim - 03/20/2011

Manheim Senior Vice President and Global Chief People Officer Lilicia Bailey has been named by the Atlanta Business League (ABL) as one of "Atlanta's Top 100 Black Women of Influence." Bailey was recognized for her achievement at the ABL's 16th annual Women of Vision Breakfast, held last month at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The list, published since 1994, recognizes black women in the metro Atlanta community who have reached senior level positions within their profession; are leading entrepreneurs in their industry; or have attained the ability to influence large public bodies politically and in government.

Looking for Legends

Gerhard Schmidt, CTO and VP, Ford Motor Company - 11/09/2010

Gerhard Schmidt, Ford's Chief Technical Officer and vice president, Research & Advanced Engineering, will retire Feb. 1, after 10 years with the company. Schmidt, 64, a former executive with BMW AG, has led Ford's worldwide research organization based in Dearborn, and Aachen, Germany. Ford's Research and Advanced Engineering staff of scientists, engineers and technicians is dedicated to supporting the company as a leader in providing safe, sustainable and affordable mobility through innovation in science and technology.