Mars has 12 years of experience spanning product development, product strategy, cost reduction, and process digitization across the automotive and technology sectors. He brings a data-driven mindset and practical, innovative problem-solving to client work. Mars has advised OEMs, suppliers, software vendors, and private equity clients on growth strategy, sourcing and procurement transformation, EBITDA improvement, and quality enhancement

Over the course of his career, as a project engineer, product manager, and management consultant, Mars has gained unique cross-functional background which shapes his approach: strategic in direction, operational in execution.

Mars has an MBA in corporate strategy and business analytics from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan