EXECUTIVE BIOS

Executive Bios

Executive Biography:TIMOTHY S. BARNES

Title: Director, Product Planning and Strategy

 

EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHY: TIMOTHY S. BARNES

Title: Director, Product Planning and Strategy, Mazda North American Operations

 Tim Barnes is director of product planning and strategy, where he oversees the overall product planning for the North American market which includes the direction of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) product cycle plan, vehicle packaging, pricing strategy and cross-carline strategies.

Barnes joined Mazda in 1993 as a production purchasing manager and has since held a number of positions within MNAO including quality director, where he was responsible for the overall direction and support of quality assurance for Mazda product in the U.S.  Prior to his time as quality director, Barnes served as accessory manager for Mazda R&D, where he was responsible for accessory development, engineering, manufacturing, and supply activities for the North American market.

Barnes received his Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University.  Barnes is married and has two daughters.

 

 

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