Rob Nelson

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About Rob Nelson

Our team helped 11 brands win business at AutoZone. They now have 6,500 stores and employees. I am a Global P&L experienced leader with extensive contacts in Europe, Japan, Australia, China, and North America. Automotive, aerospace, motorsport, sporting goods, sponsorships, and medical technology successes with new brands and new products. Leading brands in EU & NA. Helping companies expand their market share globally. Our team placed a high-tech glove in retail locations in 2 years (Home Depot, Walmart, Sears, True Value, Pep Boys, Canadian Tire, Orchard Supply). We placed the 4th line, VP Racing Fuels, in AutoZone (6,400 stores). Placed five brands in Amazon. Opened offices in Munich, Tokyo, and London. Managed a complete company with a global footprint including production operations in Italy, Mexico, Canada, and USA (4). Launched new brands with profitable success on a global basis. OEM contracts at Ford, GM, BMW, Toyota, and Honda. Launched aftermarket programs in the USA and Canada with Midas. Sold AutoZone, NAPA, CSK, Mack Truck, Kenworth, and Paccar. Aircraft and race car experience. Dominated NASCAR & IndyCar with 100% of the field racing our brand. Driven on tracks from Nurburgring to Sebring, to Laguna Seca, to Fuji. Graduate of Skip Barber Racing and Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving, including advanced racing private instruction with Darren Law, Daytona 24 Hour Rolex winner. I love mentoring and helping others succeed. Specialties: Mega retailer scores. I have now helped 11 brands win AutoZone Vendor Agreements. SEO/SEM/PPC/ROI-driven mindset. Brand leadership successes again and again. Business and acquisition strategy, new product launch, major contract closing within record times, global team building, large and small client nurturing. Six Sigma, QS, and ISO competent.