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Roderick MacKenzie
Founder & CEO of connected-vehicle start-up, Founder of Non-Profit organization
Roderick MacKenzie is a seasoned and innovative executive with over 20 years of experience in the Automotive, Connected Vehicle, Infotainment, and Public/Private ITS transportation sectors.
He has a broad industry savvy with extensive multi-discipline experience in the US and European automotive industry, as well as a successful entrepreneurial track record in Satellite Radio, Automotive Infotainment, and Connected Vehicle technologies.
Roderick MacKenzie is known for his international business prowess and global reach, bringing together multiple partners from different industries to address unsolved needs and create innovative solutions.
As a negotiator, deal maker, and problem solver, he has a wealth of experience in problem analysis, resolution, negotiation, and deal-making, enabling successful collaborations between various parties.
His expertise also lies in new business development, where he excels at identifying customer needs and forging cross-industry partnerships to establish new markets and deliver consumer-focused solutions.
Roderick MacKenzie has a proven track record in new product creation, successfully managing projects from inception through to market launch, leading to revenue growth and market success.
He holds a BSc (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University London and has studied at Canford School and Walhampton School.
His impressive career history includes roles such as Founder & Board Member at FLoatarama, Inc., Founder Member of Elevate at Elevate.ac, CEO at Drive Time Metrics, Inc., VP of Automotive Business Development at Aha Radio (Harman), CTO and VP of Programs at ITS America, Principal at R.J.MacKenzie LLC, VP of Advanced Applications at XM Satellite Radio, and various managerial positions at Land Rover, MG Rover, and Rover Group.
Roderick MacKenzie's professional journey has equipped him with diverse skills in business development, product creation, negotiation, and problem-solving, making him a versatile and accomplished executive in the automotive and transportation industries.
