J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Finbarr O'Neill Joins J.D. Power and Associates as Senior Vice President and General Manager of International Operations
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Experienced Global Business Executive and Automotive Industry Veteran Will Further Accelerate J.D. Power's International Expansion
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 18 -- J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Finbarr O'Neill, former CEO and vice chairman of Reynolds and Reynolds, is joining J.D. Power as senior vice president and general manager of international operations.
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In his new position, O'Neill will lead J.D. Power and Associates' international development throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and Canada. O'Neill starts with J.D. Power and Associates on Monday, March 24.
Prior to joining Reynolds and Reynolds, O'Neill was co-chairman, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motor Sales North America from 2003 to 2005 and president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America from 1998 to 2003. He joined Hyundai in 1985 as general counsel, directing all legal, internal audit, insurance and government relations functions.
"Finbarr is a person of high integrity, and he understands the unique challenges and opportunities faced by both manufacturing and professional services industries," said Steve Goodall, president of J.D. Power and Associates. "His legal background, professional services experience, and keen understanding of the international marketplace will help us as we aggressively grow our presence in the global marketplace to the benefit of our clients."
O'Neill, who early in his career was an executive with Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., is a past board chairman of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers. He has also received numerous awards and accolades, including being a three-time Automotive News All-Star winner and the BrandWeek 2001 Marketer of the Year.
O'Neill earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University, a master's degree in business administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a law degree from Fordham University School of Law. He will be based at the firm's Westlake Village, Calif., office.
O'Neill replaces Jamey Power, who will be transitioning from senior vice president of international operations to senior vice president and strategic advisor on April 1. In his new capacity, Power will continue J.D. Power's growth and impact globally and represent the company at a range of industry, client and public events.
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