I’m proud to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership over the past 30+ years. From engineering and project execution to leading global operations and driving business transformation, I’ve been fortunate to work with great teams and deliver meaningful results across the industrial and energy sectors. As I look ahead to new opportunities, particularly in board service, I’m excited to continue contributing where I can add value. Here is my biography.

I’m excited to share a comprehensive look at my professional journey—spanning more than four decades of global manufacturing leadership, operational transformation, and organizational growth. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading diverse teams across multiple continents and industries, shaping operational strategies that continue to influence the organizations I’ve served. As I look ahead to new advisory and board opportunities, I remain committed to contributing meaningful insight, global perspective, and disciplined leadership. Here is my biography.

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, which captures more than 30 years of experience leading organizations through growth, transformation, and operational excellence. From engineering and project leadership to serving as COO and President for both private and public companies, I’ve had the privilege of driving measurable results in revenue, margin, culture, and safety. I’m passionate about building strong teams, executing strategic growth, and creating long-term value for stakeholders.

After four decades in the heavy equipment and marketing media industries, I’ve had the opportunity to grow, lead, and learn from some of the best teams and partners across the globe. I’m passionate about building strong relationships, fostering innovation, and sharing what I’ve learned to help others succeed. Here is my biography.

Scott Keys is a seasoned manufacturing executive with over 41 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry. Known for his expertise in lean manufacturing, six sigma, and operational excellence, he has successfully led large-scale production initiatives, optimized global manufacturing footprints, and navigated complex contract negotiations. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Cooper Standard, Nisco LLC, and NSK Corporation, where he drove efficiency, process improvement, and workforce development. With extensive international experience across Japan, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and India, Scott brings a global perspective to manufacturing strategy and operations. Now retired, he seeks to leverage his wealth of industry knowledge in board and advisory roles, offering strategic insights and leadership to organizations aiming for operational excellence and sustainable growth.