Mr. Nigel Robley

Council Member Biography

Nigel Robley is an Independent Consultant majoring in the Automotive and Chinese business sectors. After retiring from Ford Motor Company (including a four year assignment in China) he worked as a Senior Consultant at Changan Automobile Group China, for one year. At Changan Automobile Group, Mr. Robley was responsible for creating and implementing marketing, sales and service processes and a new product development system. He was also able to extend his experience and contacts in the Chinese industrial and governmental sectors in which he is now working on future projects. He has more than 37 years of experience in the automotive industry and has expertise in strategic and business planning, design and product development, manufacturing, supplier management, and program management and finance. Previously, he has served as a Director ( technical development centre), Operations Manager, Senior Manager, Manager, Programs Manager, Business Head of Transmissions and Drivelines for Ford Motor Company from 1987-2005. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2005 - Unspecified

Independent Consultant, Nigel Robley & Associates

2005 - 2006

Senior Consultant , Changan Automobile Group China

2001 - 2005

Director (Technical Development Centre), FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1997 - 1999

Operations Manager, FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1994 - 1996

Senior Manager, FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1991 - 1994

Manager, FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1990 - 1991

Programs Manager, FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1987 - 1990

Business Head of Transmissions and Drivelines, FORD MOTOR COMPANY