| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Jay Hawkinson |
CIO / Chief Architect | Profile |
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
Verge Motorcycles develops and manufactures the worlds most advanced electric superbike. With its patented motor technology and innovative design, Verge challenges conventional ways of thinking with the clear goal of creating the worlds best electric motorcycle from the ground up. Not a motorcycle that looks like yesterday, but a motorcycle that feels like the future.
ClearView Healthcare Partners is a global strategy consulting firm focused on the life sciences sector. Founded in 2007 in Boston, the company provides strategic advice across various therapeutic areas and technologies. ClearView combines scientific expertise with analytical rigor to help clients develop growth strategies at the product, franchise, and corporate levels. The firm operates globally, with offices in North America, including Boston, New York, and San Francisco, and has expanded into Europe with locations in London and Zurich. ClearView offers a range of services, including market analysis, launch strategy development, pricing strategies, and advanced analytics, tailored to support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies, as well as investors in the life sciences sector. ClearView is guided by principles of clarity, quality, and collaboration, ensuring high-quality solutions developed in partnership with clients. The company fosters an intellectually stimulating environment and attracts motivated individuals through a competitive hiring process.
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Hanon Systems is a global provider of automotive thermal and energy management solutions, based in Daejeon, South Korea. Founded in 1986 as Halla Climate Control Corp. through a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Mando Machinery Corporation, the company has grown to serve nearly all major automakers. As of 2025, it operates as a subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group, alongside its other core portfolios in tires and batteries. The company specializes in optimizing vehicle performance and occupant comfort through advanced thermal management technologies. Its product offerings include HVAC systems, thermal management components like compressors and cooling modules, and energy efficiency solutions aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality. Hanon Systems has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its position in the automotive industry. With over 50 facilities worldwide, the company is committed to providing electrification-ready solutions that support the shift toward sustainable mobility.