1. Jeff S. Arsenault
45570 Moonlight Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170 • (734) 664-8590 • jeffandren@comcast.net
» Profile
Energetic, bilingual, results-oriented automotive sales professional with 20 years’
experience in automotive HVAC & Electronics systems at both OEM and Tier I
supplier levels.
 Cross-functional experience in Sales, Strategy, Operations, and Product Design.
 Extensive experience supporting global teams in North & South America, Europe & Asia.
 Sales & Program management experience with domestic, European & Japanese OEMs.
 International experience (4.5 year overseas assignment in France)
» Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1989
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1987
» Work Experience
Senior Sales Manager (2009- present)
 Currently reporting to the Senior Director, Sales and Program Management.
 Currently leads a team of four sales/account managers in the US and Mexico.
 Responsible for new business pursuit, and forward & current model profit improvements,
managing commercial issues related to warranty, quality & capacity constraints.
Hanon Systems / HVCC (Halla Visteon Climate Control) - GM and JOEM (2015)
 Current account $90M in revenue
 Tasked by the HVCC leadership to lead sales initiative to grow global GM business
 Delivered $65 Mill in business wins in 2015 (to date)
HVCC / Visteon Climate Control - GM, Ford & JOEM (2014)
 Managed accounts $250M in revenue – took on GM mid-year
 Grew NA AC Lines revenue from $60M in 2009 to $105M in 2014 (Ford, Nissan &
Mazda).
 Delivered $68 Mill in business wins in 2014 (GM, Ford & JOEM)
Visteon Climate Control - Ford & JOEM (2009-2013)
 Managed accounts and grew revenue from $90M - $180M in revenue over 4 years
 Led NA business development at Ford for HEV/BEV products & technologies.
Business Development Manager – Visteon Corporation (2006- 2008)
 Led Nissan Business Group New Business development for NA Climate (HVAC, Engine
Cooling and Climate Electronics) products and programs ($200M account).
 Responsible for product strategy, program management and sales for new business pursuit.

2. Technical Sales Program Manager – Visteon Corporation (2004- 2005)
 Technical Sales lead for Climate Electronics business for Chrysler, Honda & Nissan.
 Coordinated customer technical presentations and prototype development to demonstrate
Visteon capabilities and differentiate our offering from our competition.
 Focused pursuit activities led to new business wins with Chrysler (Pacifica Automatic
Temperature control) & Nissan (2007MY NA minivan & truck programs).
Program Manager – Visteon Ardennes France (2001- 2003)
 Program manager - PSA program for Automatic Temperature Control electronics module.
 Led 6 member cross functional design team (France, USA, UK, Germany & Spain) & profit
improvement (35%) over 3 year development.
 Managed external consulting group (Net Consulting) who developed embedded software to
meet PSA network communication requirements.
HVAC Manufacturing Process Engineer – Visteon Ardennes France (1999-2000)
 Manufacturing Process engineer for Ford European Mondeo HVAC module.
 Responsible for managing current model design, quality issues and cost reductions.
 Developed End of Line tester specifications to support new model launches for Ford
Mondeo and Jaguar X-Type HVAC modules.
 Developed in-house automated PV tester for HVAC durability using a production control
module in diagnostic command mode.
HVAC Systems Design Engineer – Ford Motor Company (1993-1998)
 Lead Climate Electrical Systems design engineer for Lincoln LS and Jaguar S-Type.
 Led product specification development for first Ford in-house dual zone automatic
temperature control system.
 Responsible for Climate system and component functional specifications; including
supporting vehicle trips for hot, cold and automatic temperature control testing.
 Provided onsite launch engineering support at US & UK assembly plants.
Electrical Design Engineer – Ortech International (1990-1992)
 Electrical Hardware design engineer for engineering consulting firm specializing in
alternative fueling control systems (propane & natural gas).
 Developed PGA-based electronics module for John Deere dual fuel engine controller which
allowed a production diesel engine to run on natural gas.
» Languages
 English & French
» Awards & Distinctions
 2013 Pace Award for the HVCC Metal Seal Fitting (AC Line Technology)
 5 patents related to Climate System algorithms
» Associations, Activities & Interests
Member of Society of Automotive Engineers
Volunteer: Youth Hockey coaching
Music: Guitar player, musician
Sports: Skiing, Ice Hockey, Golf, Mountain Biking