Josh Batie

Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Frisco, Texas, United States
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English
English
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English

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Expertise
Automotive & Dealership Operations Strategy & Leadership Technology & Product Innovation Customer Experience & Lifecycle Management Consulting & Global Engagements Mobility & Future Readiness -
Services
I scale dealership networks, lead M&A and buy/sells, and launch AV and connected tech. I blend deep retail experience with future mobility strategy to drive growth, retention, and operational excellence across fixed ops, sales, and fleet.
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Employees overseen
500 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 15,000,000
Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Frisco, Texas, United States
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English
English
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English
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
- Vice President of Autonomous Vehicles & Aviation Mobility
- Regional Vice President
- Global Director of Aftersales Activities and Guest Relations
Strengths in this role: Automotive Allstar, Innovative, Leader, Value Creator, Solutions Oriented
Industry Group: Manufacturing
Industry: Automotive
Years of experience: 24 years
Company name: Toyota Motor North America
Company size: 6,500 employees
Role in this company: Strategic automotive leader with over 20 years of experience across retail field operations, dealership networks, OEM innovation, and future mobility. Known for successfully scaling dealership performance, integrating new technologies, and delivering customer-focused solutions across over 200 rooftops globally. Combines deep operational insight with next-generation thinking on connected vehicles, fixed ops, retention, and service innovation.
Strengths in this role: Strategic Thinker Customer-Centric Results-Driven Visionary Team Player
Industry Group: Manufacturing
Industry: Automotive
Years of experience: 24 years
Company name: Nissan North America
Company size: 4,500 employees
Role in this company: Managed 62 Nissan dealerships in the Pacific Northwest across six states, overseeing vehicle supply, sales, parts, service, customer satisfaction, and market representation that delivered $798.54 million in new vehicle sales revenue, $41.6 million in parts and service sales revenue, and $121.5 million marginal profit.
Strengths in this role: Resourceful Problem-Solver Lean Executioner Bootstrapped Builder Grit-Driven Performer Rapid Iteration Specialist
Industry Group: Manufacturing
Industry: Automotive
Years of experience: 24 years
Company name: Fisker Automotive
Company size: 1,000 employees
Role in this company: Oversaw the launch of the Fisker brand, led global operations for parts, service, and customer support, and played a key role in selecting and establishing the initial dealer franchises.
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Board membership
Company: Aurora
Position: Member of the Board of Directors as Advisor
From: 09/01/2024
To: 05/15/2025
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Degrees & accreditations
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania MBA, focusing on Finance & Accounting
Arizona State University Bachelor of Business, focusing on Marketing
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Success story
I spearheaded the product vision and lifecycle for Toyota's connected vehicle services, mobile apps, and fleet management platform, boosting monetization. My customer-centric approach delivered cutting-edge tech, solidifying Toyota's digital leadership. These advancements also enhanced dealer tools for customer retention, streamlined service, new revenue streams, and a robust digital ecosystem, deepening customer engagement.