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Neal Thompson

Energizer · DISC type I
Director of Program Management at Novares Group
📍 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Neal is an experienced Director of Program Management at Novares, specializing in managing people, budgets, and product development within the automotive sector. His career includes senior roles at Faurecia and Collins & Aikman. He holds a BS from Michigan State University.

Neal maintains a strong connection to his professional and educational roots, listing both his alma mater, Michigan State University, and former employer Faurecia as key interests.

He has built his career on a philosophy of drive, integrity, and managing through service with personal attention to customers.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Director of Program Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

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Enthusiastic
Imaginative
Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Neal cares about

Automotive Program Management
His entire career has been dedicated to program management at major automotive suppliers like Novares, Faurecia, and Collins & Aikman.
Product Development
His professional summary explicitly states expertise in managing the full product development lifecycle, a core part of his director-level responsibilities.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Director of Program Management
Novares Group
5-2017 - 10-2021
Director Program Management
Faurecia
2005 - 10-2021
Program Manager
Faurecia Interior Systems
2000 - 2005
Program Manager
Collins & Aikman
1995 - 2000
Program Manager
Textron Automotive Company
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Education
1989 - 1993
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Michigan State University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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