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HybriDrive® Parallel Truck
Operations
Mike Mekhiche
Program Director, P&EM
North America
Phone: +1 607 770 3171
Cell: +1 607 759 4541
mike.mekhiche@baesystems.com
Mike has over 20 years of business management and technology development experience in the field of power management, conversion and propulsion systems development and implementation. He is currently Director of Programs in the Power & Energy Management business area with BAE Systems' Electronic Solutions Sector and a recognized BAE Systems Engineering Fellow. He received his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering in 1989 and 1995 respectively. Mike's responsibilities include leadership and ownership of all development, implementation, production and market introduction activities of the HybriDrive® Parallel hybrid propulsion family of products at the global scale. Prior to his current position, Mike was a Chief Engineer working on the development of new and advanced power management and propulsion capabilities for both military and commercial applications. Before joining BAE Systems, he held several positions with other major defense and commercial employers such as DRS Technologies, Kaman Aerospace and SatCon Technology Corp. His responsibilities ranged from Engineering Manager and Technical Director through General Manager and led multi-million dollar power systems related program execution in the ground, naval and airborne markets. Mike authored a number of publications in internationally recognized scientific journals and magazines. Mike and his family live in Binghamton, New York.
Business Development
Paul Childs
Business Development Manager,
Power & Energy Management Systems
UK/ROW
Phone: +44 (0) 1634 203150
paul.childs@baesystems.com
Paul has been with BAE Systems for more than 35 years, holding a range of Business Development positions in the aerospace and land sectors. Before joining the hybrid team Paul managed the head-up display business for commercial aircraft. Currently, leading the Business Development campaigns for HybriDrive parallel family of products in the UK/ROW, Paul likes to balance his work life by spending his holidays at his villa in Spain.
Larry Fuehrer
Business Development Manager,
Hybrid & Power Management Systems US
Phone: +1 607 240 9882
Cell: +1 607 240 9882
larry.fuehrer@baesystems.com
Larry Fuehrer has worked in the role of Business Development Manager for BAE Systems since March 2007. He has previously worked for companies such as General Motors, BorgWarner, and Meritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems group. Larry previously served as the team leader for BorgWarner's Beijing Warner JV in China and holds an MBA from Michigan State University.
Marketing
Carol Gorenflo
Marketing Manager & Admin, Power & Energy
Phone: +1 607 770 2083
Cell: +1 607 372 7313
carol.gorenflo@baesystems.com