Frank T.

Berger III
54592 Coventry Lane
Shelby Township, MI 48315
Phone: 586 992 9901
E-mail: fb72b598@westpost.net
Summary
A career with large and diverse international companies. Industries supported in
clude automotive, banking, information technology, insurance, mining, utilities,
food & drink, government/defense, real estate, style, telecommunications and tr
ansportation. Assignments based in the United States, Europe, Mexico and Austral
ia.
Leadership has delivered successful company start-ups, acquisitions, restructuri
ng and growth. General Manager positions at both corporate and regional levels i
n both customer and supplier relationships provide holistic enterprise understan
ding.
Technical experience is extensive which includes every practical aspect of infor
mation technology including software development, outsourcing, telecommunication
s, and business process reengineering. Ability to communicate and organize effec
tively has brought substantial cost reductions and revenue growth to employers.
Directorial experience with a number of organizations in the US, Canada, Mexico,
Germany, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and Indonesia.
Achievements
* Transformed a global ERP software company specialized in asset management int
o a total solutions provider with focused vertical industries supported by new s
ubsidiary companies providing e-commerce, software engineering, ASP & outsourcin
g, and consulting.
* Opened new geographic markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, Russia
and Asia.
* Brought the largest historical contracts to three companies.
* Created an international company that provided franchise software, time shari
ng, and telecommunication services which grew profitably every year.
* Played a major role in the successful turn-around of a multi-billion dollar c
orporation by reengineering processes and implementing new technology which allo
wed for a 50% reduced headcount, operations consolidation across 3 countries, an
d new systems such as distribution which provided revolutionary customer deliver
y involving group companies, suppliers and dealers resulting in $500 million ann
ual savings.
* Designed the technical infrastructure and systems for the startup of an autom
otive company, which enabled the 2 year launch of assembly and manufacturing pla
nts for a $3 billion product line. Later had a major leadership role with the co
nsolidation of the sales company and independent distributors into the manufactu
ring company.
Experience
* Global Operations Executive Director for Computer Sciences Corporation's Delp
hi account which is one of the world's largest tier 1 automotive suppliers.
 * Principal of Berger Technologies supporting clients in Australia (i.e. Queens
land Government as a Consultant to the Premier on business and university invest
ments), India (i.e. HCL Technologies as their Automotive Domain Leader) and the
United States (i.e. Steptron Technologies as their Vice President of Sales & Mar
keting and GMAC Real Estate (Garrow-Loftis & The Kee Group) as their Vice Presid
ent of Corporate & Insurance Services).
* Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mincom Limited which was Aus
tralia's largest software development company responsible for a staff of 1,200 s
upporting 500 customers with over 30 offices worldwide.
* President of JBA International at England's largest ERP software company resp
onsible for both North and Latin American operations as well as global leadershi
p for key verticals and initiatives.
* General Manager & Vice President for the Baan Company leading the top vertica
l business unit, Baan Automotive, for this Netherlands based ERP software compan
y.
* Vice President of Information Technology (CIO) and General Manager of V-Crest
Systems for Germany's number one selling automotive company, Volkswagen, respon
sible for operations in North America and Europe.
* Manager of Software & Telecommunications for the Cadillac Motor Car Division
of General Motors.
Other
* Education encompasses business administration at Wayne State University and n
umerous leadership, management and technical courses.
* Elected professional board positions include the federal membership of the AI
IA (Australian Information Industry Association Ltd.), the SMI (Sustainable Mine
rals Institute) and the Queensland China Council.
* Speaker at numerous conferences in the US, Europe and Asia on emerging techno
logies, industries and globalization.
* Past licensed realtor and insurance producer in Michigan.
* Community involvement has included positions of Leukemia Foundation Principal
Founder, City Development Council Member, City Ecommerce Councilman, Township P
lanning Commissioner, Community Foundation Director, and Homeowners Association
President.
* United States citizenship and dual legal residency with Australia