Built on decades of industrial practice

International industrial executive with 30+ years of experience in business transformation, manufacturing process and technology development, Quality and operational excellence — culminating as SKF Director of Group Quality. Led international production transfers, industrialisation and plant start-ups across Europe, the United States, China and Mexico, including a €7 million production-line transfer to a new Chinese facility. At Group level, developed global Quality strategies, enterprise risk management and critical processes such as APQP, Change Management and Complaints Management. Created a full-value-chain Zero Defect programme, expanded Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma, and led a five-year global Quality and EHS digitalisation programme across approximately 200 sites, while ensuring ISO 9001, AS9100 and IATF compliance. Delivered €20 million in cost-of-poor-quality savings, €15 million through Aerospace Six Sigma, and a 55% reduction in customer complaints.

Experienced executive in the Automotive and Aerospace sectors, with expertise in purchasing, supply chain, product development, application engineering, technology adoption and business development. Proven track record in managing procurement, optimising logistics, reducing costs, coordinating product life cycles and introducing emerging technologies. Skilled in developing strategies and product lines to expand market presence, with additional experience managing small to medium companies in machinery assembly and control.

Accomplished senior sustainability and climate strategy executive with around 40 years of global industrial experience, across manufacturing and automotive in sustainability, operations and engineering. Led a Group Net Zero programme (Scope 1, 2 and 3) aligned with SBTi targets, with deep expertise in CSRD/ESRS, CDP and other sustainability disclosures. Track record in driving globally certified management systems in line with ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001, translating strategy into practical, business-aligned delivery across global operations and supply chains. Built and led cross-functional, international teams delivering consistent emissions reductions, energy efficiency and improved EHS performance.

More than 39 years of experience, all within SKF, in metallurgy, heat treatment, steel manufacturing, failure analysis and bearing grease degradation evaluation. Unique experience in induction heat treatment process development and evaluation, both in laboratory and production environments. Contributed to SKF working groups preparing material and heat treatment specifications, with a strong commitment to developing materials, heat treatment and analysis methods for the best possible results.

Internationally recognised authority in Quality and Reliability, Dr. Bryan Dodson blends decades of technical expertise with transformative leadership. Author of six textbooks and creator of NASA's standard reliability analysis software, he has set global benchmarks and shaped industry best practice. A proven change agent, he led major turnarounds — transforming a Chrysler supplier from worst to best in quality and driving Visteon's design quality team to a 30% annual warranty reduction for four consecutive years. He pioneered automated warranty management systems and a prevention-focused Design for Six Sigma programme, delivering landmark successes such as the Las Vegas High Roller (on time, under budget) and the Dassault Falcon actuation system (zero defects, 30% cost savings). His impact has been honoured with Distinguished Alumni (Louisiana Tech University), SAE's Forest R. McFarland Award, and Fellow status in both ASQ and SAE.