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ean Liu-Barnocki currently serves as Chevrolet Global Brand Management director at General Motors, with primary responsibility for setting the nameplate marketing and product marketing strategy for Chevrolet brand globally. Jean joined General Motors in 2000 and has worked in different roles within marketing and sales in both US and China through different brands, including Buick, GMC, SAAB. She was promoted to Buick China Marketing Director role after successfully leading GM’s activation as the exclusive global automotive partners at 2010 World Expo Shanghai. Besides the automotive industry, Jean also had marketing and sales experience in the IT industry with both IBM and a start-up business in the Bay Area. Jean has a bachelor’s degree in International business law from the University of International Business & Economics in Beijing, China, and a Master of International Management from Thunderbird.
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errick McCoy began his career in the automotive industry in 1993 at Ford Motor Company working as a mechanic for Engine Manufacturing Development Operations. Derrick’s commitment to hard work and dedication helped him to climb the corporate ladder thus earning him the position of Sheet Metal Supervisor in 2001. In this role, Derrick was responsible for managing and motivating more than 25 employees. Derrick is a native of Michigan; however he became a resident of Georgia in 2011. Derrick continued his education at Clayton State University where he studied Supply Chain & Operations Management, while holding a position as a warehouse supervisor for Armericold. After his three-year career at Americold, Derrick returned to Michigan, where he accepted the Operations Manager position at Chemico in January 2015.With over 15 years’ experience in the automotive industry and carrying a strong background in manufacturing, warehouse management and procurement, Derrick was a positive addition to the Chemico team. He LV DOVR WKH ¿UVW PLQRULW\ WR KROG WKLV SRVLWLRQ In his free time, Derrick enjoys spending quality time with his family boating on the Greatlakes, horseback riding, and camping.
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