Manuel “Manny” Maldonado

MANAGING DIRECTOR

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • OEM Operations
  • Executive Management

EDUCATION

  • B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Univ. Notre Dame
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • MBA, General Management, Duke University

Manuel “Manny” Maldonado

Se Habla Español

Range of Experience

Manny joins DCG after a diverse career covering multiple industries with an international scope. On the wholesale side, he worked with General Motors for 12 years including leading an award-winning Chevrolet field aftersales team in Mexico and 4 years as COO of Hyundai Mobis Latin American operations. On the retail side, he directed a Latin American company’s first purchase of Nissan dealerships in the United States. Additionally, he was VP of Operations at multiple point Harley-Davidson dealer groups. Most recently, he led the start-up of a brake manufacturing operation in Monterrey, Mexico.

Value of Relationships

Throughout his career, Manny has focused on creating long-lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of client needs. He believes that strong relationships are the key to success in the automotive industry and has made it his mission to build and maintain a broad network of contacts throughout the industry.

When Not Working

Manny is an endurance sports junkie spending free time running, cycling, and swimming. He has also been an active supporter/coach of youth soccer. Saturdays in the fall are spent rooting for Notre Dame football. He is married with three children and lives near Ft Lauderdale, Florida.