Established
in July 1992, The ITB Group serves participants in the global automotive market.
By combining superior technical and business skills, The ITB Group develops
actionable solutions for a variety of clients including suppliers, OEMs and
investment bankers. We have a proven track record in increasing operating
profitability through a solid understanding of both the technical needs and the
business hurdles our clients face in navigating the global automotive market.
The ITB Group's core competencies are:
International Presence
The firm's
presence and familiarity with the business environment and the automotive
culture in North America, Europe and the Far East provides a solid basis
for
its
automotive consulting assignments.
However, ITB’s strategy has always been
to
deploy a key project manager with the
required technical and global market knowledge irrespective of the geographic
location of the assignment.
Technical Expertise
Advanced
engineering degrees together with many years of experience and specializations
in specific application segments provide the firm's consultants with the
relevant expertise to understand difficult technical issues that face their
clients. Such issues may be related to vehicle system integration, component
design and economics, material selection, manufacturing processes, or the long
term impact of new government legislation.
Business Recognition
Widespread
marketplace recognition and business experience enable the firm's consultants to
interact with key automotive participants around the world. Participants include
senior level managers, automotive research and design engineers, manufacturing
managers, sales and marketing personnel, government officials and investment
bankers.
The ITB
Group's Managing Directors
Dr. Joel
Kopinsky
Education:
Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering); M.B.A. (Finance + Management
of
Organizations)
Experience:
GM Research (3 years); Automotive consultant (22 years)
Application
Focus: Fuel systems, powertrain– emissions and alternative
technologies,
glazing
and sealing systems
Functional
Focus: Technology forecasting, business development, due diligence
assistance and strategic planning
Ms. Mitra
O’Malley
Education: M.S. Plastics Engineering
Experience:
Automotive consultant (28 years)
Application
Focus: Interiors, exteriors, mass reduction, HMI and acoustic markets
Functional
Focus: Technology forecasting, business development, manufacturing cost
analyses,
strategic planning and joint venture assistance
The ITB Group, Ltd.
39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 225
Novi, MI 48375
Phone: 248-380-6310
