Brian Hagman is President of Hagman Search Group and Founder/Publisher of The BRAKE Report, an online media platform dedicated to the automotive and commercial vehicle brake segments. Brian’s mission is to inform, engage and connect the most avid members of the brake community.
Authentic Vision provides anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies designed to protect your organization’s investments in product innovation, brand value, and reputation while creating new opportunities to increase trust and engagement with consumers. In this episode of Coffee Brake, Brian Hagman talks with Donna Policz and Patrick Trainor to discuss how brake…
Location: Detroit, MI Hagman Search Group is conducting a Senior Manager – Engineering search for a global brake organization. The role is based in the Detroit area and will report to the company’s R&D Leader. The Senior Manager – Engineering is responsible for leading a team tasked with the design, development, validation, release &…
Location: Remote / U.S. Hagman Search Group is conducting a Sales Manager search for a global brake organization. This is a remote-based position and will focus on developing and maintaining national fleet accounts across North America. The successful candidate will possess sales experience in national fleet, distribution, or automotive aftermarket…
Cesare Savini is the General Manager of ITT Friction Technologies and based in Italy. Brian Hagman and Cesare discuss a variety of topics including an overview of his company, the state of its operations, and what it’s like working and living in other countries. About ITT Friction Technologies ITT’s Friction…
Alistair Fergusson is Group Managing Director for Alcon Components Ltd. In this episode, Fergusson provides an update on Alcon’s current business situation and how they weathered the pandemic storm. About Alcon Alcon is a designer and manufacturer of ultra-high quality, low volume brake, clutch and other automotive components. It operates…
Status: Position Filled Location: Detroit, MI Hagman Search Group is conducting a Senior Product Engineer search for a global brake organization. The role is located out of the Detroit area office and will report to the Engineering Manager. The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release & launch of…
Location: Remote / U.S. Hagman Search Group is conducting an Aftermarket Sales Manager search for a global, growing brake organization. The Sales Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining current business while researching ways to grow new business through product expansion, new product development and new distribution networks in the automotive aftermarket.…
DRESDEN, Germany – Several C-Suite Executives attending EuroBrake 2019 asked me if the U.S. marketplace has as tight a labor market as they hear. I told them, yes. Not only is unemployment at historic post-war lows, but the market for newly minted engineers and MBA graduates is especially tight. Companies…
Q: I have been with my company, a Tier 1 brake supplier, for seven years. I am getting restless. Is that a good enough reason to leave? Knowing when to seriously think about leaving your employer is a very tough call to make. So much goes into deciding, especially if…
Q: We are a brake company trying to recruit top-quality engineers to fill open positions. In the past few months, we have lost some high-quality recruits that we had in process of selection. What can we do to avoid losing talent in the hiring pipeline? Brian Hagman Answers: This is…
Question: I am 31 years old, working for a major brake supplier. I’m trying to decide if getting an MBA would be good for my career. Brian Hagman: Getting an MBA is really dependent on many factors. What are your career goals? Do you figure to rise through the ranks…
In this episode, Brian talks with Sonya Collier of California Air Resources Board regarding brake emissions and her role in helping brake manufacturers reduce or eliminate the environmental impact. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing…
Matthew Link is President of Link Group. The company manufactures and designs precision test equipment, makes custom cutting tools, designs climatic systems, and conducts full vehicle tests. TBR: How would you describe your leadership style and why has it worked so well for you? ML: As a leader and manager,…
Jonathan Edwards is Group Sales Director for Alcon. For 35 years, Alcon has been providing brake and clutch solutions to professional teams competing in the world’s prime motorsport series including F1, NASCAR, World Rally, Indy Car, and Touring Cars. In the following Q&A, Jonathan shares with us his valuable insights…
Hadrian Rori is Vice President of Engineering for PureForge. Using proprietary and patented technology called Atomic-Forged® process, PureForge supplies it’s treated rotors to the various fleets and law enforcement vehicles across North America. In the following Q&A, Hadrian shares with us his valuable insights on the topics of leadership and success.…
Paul Johnson is President of International Brake Industries (IBI). Established in 1967 and located in Lima, OH, International Brake Industries is a leader in the supply of brake hardware to the automotive industry. In the following Q&A, Paul shares with us his valuable insights on the topics of leadership and…
Colin Smit is Managing Director for the UK and Ireland for Lumag Ltd UK. Located in Poland, Lumag produces friction materials for the automotive and commercial vehicle brake segments. In the following Q&A, Colin shares with us his valuable insights on the topics of leadership and success. TBR: What is your…
Rick Kaatz is General Manager of North American Operations for KBAutosys. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in South Korea, KBAutosys is a global manufacturer of brake pads and linings for the automotive industry. In the following Q&A, Rick shares with us his valuable insights on the topics of leadership and success.…
Lily Chen is Chairman of Shandong Alltour Automotive Co., Ltd. (Alltour Automotive). Alltour Automotive’s mission is to become the world’s leading friction material manufacturer in the commercial vehicle market. The company provides superior quality brake pads and brake linings for trucks, trailers, buses and vans. In the following Q&A, Lily…
