David A. Wisnieski

**** ****** *** **** ********, FL 33411

734-***-**** adyuc2@r.postjobfree.com

Energetic, results oriented financial operations and business leader possessing comprehensive and diverse global business experience with a solid record of accomplishments emphasizing leadership, problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to partner effectively and build collaborative relationships at all levels in an organization to meet business needs and to influence and drive change. Ability to utilize team building and mentoring to enhance individual and organizational performance. Significant due diligence experience related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Firsthand experience with startup companies in the electric vehicle sector. Served as COO for Tower International APAC region.

Experience

SEA Electric 2020 – Present

Vice President Finance and Accounting

A startup company in the commercial EV space with patented technology to enable companies with fleets in class 4-7 commercial vehicle space to convert to clean energy electric vehicles.

Responsible for all finance, accounting, and IT.

Developed the annual operating budget and three-year strategic business plan for the organization.

Supported fund raising efforts to raise $80 million in A-Series funding.

Led efforts to achieve ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications for SEA Electric US operations.

Ricardo 2017 – 2019

Vice President Finance and Accounting

A global engineering, environmental and strategic consultancy, operating across a range of market sectors.

Responsible for all finance, accounting, cash flow, IT, procurement, and internal control functions – oversaw the cash flow management of $35M and drove $8M in A/P collections from past due customers.

Developed the annual operating budget and three-year strategic business plan for the organization (sales $30M)

Worked with engineering team to review and approve all RFQ’s which resulted in a 10% win-rate improvement and increased bottom line profit by $500k.

Faraday Future 2015 – 2016

Finance Director

An American start-up technology company focused on the development of electric vehicles.

Reported to the CEO, responsible for operational finance functions including FP&A, budgets, and internal controls.

Developed the FP&A forecast process, annual budget, and five-year business plan – resulted in $10M savings.

Supported company fund raising and strategic partnership negotiations – resulting in investor commitments of $1B.

Qoros Automotive Co. Ltd. 2013 – 2015

A Chinese automotive, joint venture, manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai whose principal activity is the design, development, production, and sale of passenger internal combustion and electric cars.

Vice President Strategic Planning and Business Development 2015 – 2015

Appointed by the CEO to a key strategy position to support Joint Venture restructuring and cooperation efforts.

Developed a corporate restructuring plan which enabled the company to reduce costs and maintain operations within a difficult cash flow situation; this resulted in a projected annual fixed cost savings of $200M.

Initiated discussions with Mahindra & Mahindra of India for platform and power train sharing agreements; this resulted in a licensing fee agreement of 3% per vehicle sold and a cash improvement projection of $4.5M

Finance Director 2013 – 2014

Appointed to key finance position reporting directly to the CFO and dotted to COO.

Responsible for all operational finance functions - product development, manufacturing, FP&A, and internal controls.

Created an investment model and process for new program approvals, which streamlined approval time by 20%.

Hired, trained, developed, and mentored a finance and accounting team of more than 50 professionals.

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Tower International Inc. 2005 – 2013

Global, Tier I automotive parts supplier with sales of $2.5B and 8,000 employees serving original equipment manufacturers.

Vice President Finance - Tower Asia – Sales $500 M and 1,000 employees 2006 – 2013

Appointed to this key regional finance position with responsibility for financial analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, internal controls, and employee development for wholly owned operations in Korea and three joint ventures in China.

Supported the Asia Leadership team by developing strategic plans, including organic growth and acquisitions targets; supported due diligence efforts in Korea, China and India and developed presentations for BOD approval of targeted acquisitions – resulting in the approval of 2 additional joint ventures with $30M incremental revenue.

Launched internal control training programs, established process and control measures, and participated in three internal control audits which resulted in effective control ratings via the Tower Corporate Internal Controls group.

Developed financial and cash flow assumptions to obtain BOD approvals of major CAPEX expenditures to support growth within the region, including a new investment of $30M in China.

Served as a BOD member for operations in Korea and three joint ventures in China. Acting COO for Asia Region.

Finance Director - Product Programs and New Business Development 2005 – 2006

Supported efforts to restructure North American operations to improve ongoing profitability and long-term viability; drove the closure of five manufacturing facilities with ongoing fixed cost savings of $5M.

Developed a manufacturing rationalization plan, which improved ongoing profitability by more than $2M annually.

Created cash a flow model that captured restructuring cash requirements, forecasted loan drawdowns, and ensured compliance with lender loan and CAPEX covenants.

Visteon Corporation 1998 – 2005

Global automotive electronics supplier and Fortune 500 company with $8B in revenues and 55,000 employees

Director - Corporate Restructuring 2002 – 2005

Served as a key member of the restructuring team empowered to develop initiatives to improve the ongoing profitability and long-term viability.

Identified key financial metrics and ongoing impacts of restructuring actions, communicating recommended solutions to leadership team, and improving the ongoing relationship with Ford Motor Company

Supervisor – Corporate Costs and Special Studies 2001 – 2002

Led a team of 8 Financial Analysts responsible for the budgeting and reporting of ~$1B in admin and selling costs.

Controller – China, Shanghai, China 1998 – 2001

Responsible for delivering bottom line results and controlling costs, improving internal controls and finance processes, cash management, treasury functions, and business restructuring.

Ford Motor Company 1978 – 1998

Various positions in the financial development programs leading to senior finance positions with Ford.

DD Financial Advisors, LLC 2019 – Present

Founding Partner and CFO of DD Financial Advisors LLC whose mission is to provide financial advice and fund-raising support for new startup companies in the mobility and renewable energy market segments.

Appointments

Board Director for Lemond Carbon 2019 - 2023

Board Director for Ricardo Technical Consulting 2017 - 2019

Board Director for Faraday Future and acting CEO/CFO for signature requirements 2015 - 2016

Education

Master of Business Administration – Finance State University of New York, Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics State University of New York, Buffalo, NY

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