Nexential Advisors

Stephen Smith is a 25-year enterprise technology executive recognized for achieving IT operational and delivery excellence and technology-enabled business transformation. Stephen is experienced as repositioning underperforming IT organizations, business relationships, and partner ecosystems. Stephen is a published author and has a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration.  Areas of expertise: 

Strategy

IT Transformation

Program Recovery

Portfolio Optimization

Partner Management

Continuous Improvement

IT Service Management

Cloud and XaaS Migration

Michael Richards is an impactful change agent and transformational leader. He has a 40-year track record as a Digital CIO, with balanced experience at Fortune 50 companies, leading tech companies, and startups. His focus is on driving Business Transformation, Agility, and accelerating Technology-enabled Products and Services to market. Michael is a passionate, dynamic, visionary leader and motivational coach. Michael holds a B.S. in Systems Science with postgraduate education in Artificial Intelligence and Global Management. Areas of expertise:

Strategy

Business Transformation

Digital Product Management

Executive Coaching

Leadership

Innovation

Enterprise Architecture

 Bennie Fowler is a Six Sigma Sensei, two-time hall of fame inductee, and senior operations executive with 40+ years of experience in the automotive industry. With experience leading manufacturing processes throughout the value chain, Bennie can offer incredible insight into both the big picture and the small details that come together to create an amazing product. Bennie's leadership positions have encompassed international expansion, new product launches, turnaround, and restructuring. Bennie has successfully launched 900 vehicle and powertrain programs while improving product quality around the world, including the launch of 18 new vehicle assembly and powertrain plants in China, Russia, and India. Areas of expertise:

Business Transformation

Automotive

Manufacturing

Quality Operations

Lean

Six Sigma

 Marc Fecker is the CEO and co-founder of Robo Retail, a full-service digital agency that supports small- to medium-size retailers and provides strategic consulting for large companies like Hertz, Chase Bank, and recreational vehicle maker BRP, which manufactures Ski-Doo, Evinrude and Cam-Am among other brands. Marc’s innovation career spans roles at CorTech, Ciber, Inc. and Ford Motor Company. At Ford, Marc served as the Vice President of Innovation and created the company’s FordDirect Innovation Lab. Marc is a graduate of Washtenaw Community College and is paid speaker with more than 40 engagements, including the IBM Watson Conference. Areas of expertise:

Business Transformation

Digital Business

Marketing & Sales

Innovation

Digital Architecture

Patricia Flaherty is the author of The Interview Answer, and President of PF Enterprises, LLC. Patricia retired from Ford Motor Company, where she was the global chief learning officer and director of global HR strategy. In this role, she was responsible for professional development (individual, team, and organization levels) for all employees, and led business and strategic planning for the corporate human resources function. Patricia serves on the advisory board for the University of Michigan Health System. Areas of expertise:

Human Capital

Professional Development

Executive Coaching

Recruitment