Mr. Kayser has established himself as a distinguished professional in the fields of sales, retail and marketing operations through his extensive experience and leadership roles.
JENSEN BEACH, FL, May 29, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ken S. Kayser has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Kayser has established himself as a distinguished professional in the fields of sales, retail and marketing operations through his extensive experience and leadership roles within Stellantis NV (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles). Serving as vice president of commercial operations since 2024, Mr. Kayser is responsible for vehicle operations to help facilitate sales at Stellantis. His role encompasses meeting sales and market share targets, enhancing profitability markets for business-to-business (B2B) within the company, and traveling to meet with dealers and partners to ensure vehicles produced today and in the future are upfit-friendly. Prior to this role, he was appointed chief of staff to the North American chief operating officer from 2021 to 2024, where he played a pivotal role in strategic decision-making at a regional level alongside the chief executive officer and chief financial officer. This period marked some of the most profitable years in the organization's history, particularly notable in the highly competitive automotive industry.
Mr. Kayser's career trajectory includes several key positions within Stellantis NV, where he significantly contributed to the Ram brand's sales volume and market share increase in 2017. As senior manager for Ram Brand United States Sales and Marketing Mix Optimization from 2019 to 2021, Jeep portfolio planning manager in 2019, and Ram Brand operations manager from 2017 to 2019, he demonstrated exceptional skill in optimizing product offerings and marketing strategies. His earlier roles as project chief for air induction and exhaust from 2015 to 2017, new product development engineer from 2014 to 2015, and platform quality manager driveline from 2012 to 2014 provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and quality assurance.
Mr. Kayser's academic background has been instrumental in his professional success. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University in 2021, a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Kettering University in 2007. His education not only equipped him with technical expertise but also honed his leadership skills and emotional intelligence, which he credits as key factors behind his achievements.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Kayser has been actively involved with civic-minded organizations such as the United Way and held leadership positions at Kettering University, including as past president and multiple roles within student government. His commitment to community service is further evidenced by his organization of the first Relay for Life on campus at Kettering University, raising nearly $25,000. Mr. Kayser's dedication has been recognized with awards such as the Leaders Fellows Award and the Distinguished Thesis Award from Kettering University.
Outside his career ambitions, Mr. Kayser enjoys boating, sports and working out. He is committed to becoming a prominent figure in the regional and global automotive industry by deeply understanding industry dynamics and strategic thinking of C-Suite executives within his company. Through building his personal brand and focusing on both short-term and long-term organizational success, Mr. Kayser aims to achieve significant professional growth and development.
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