Case Studies

Here at Aquilae, we are immensely proud of our work and our achievements for our clients.

Automotive Finance Consulting

When a California-based mobility FinTech startup wanted to expand internationally, they chose Aquilae to produce a market entry study. The ensuing report played a role in their subsequent investor conversations and after a successful funding round they asked Aquilae to execute the plan and lead the roll-out of their first international market.

Aquilae consultants supported a global review for a specialist OEM to inform their automotive finance strategy planning. The review’s analysis and modelling provided the client with further insight into the potential costs and benefits of alternative automotive finance structures. This enabled them to make better decisions about how to support their businesses in key international markets.

Leadership Team Development

The CEO of a premium automotive finance captive in Asia hired Aquilae to work with him and his leadership team to increase their effectiveness over a 12 month period. Following the programme he reported that, “We are stronger as a team and better at taking decisions. We are better placed to grow and cope with future challenges.”

The CEO of a newly acquired local leasing company in China chose Aquilae to help her team adapt to the culture of their new western MNC owner. The programme lasted nine months, during which the Aquilae consultant "successfully led the team to better understand each other, achieved better team cooperation and business strategy build up and made the company management team functional, and the Post-Merger Integration process smooth!”

Individual Coaching

A Director of an automotive leasing company selected an Aquilae coach to help with his career planning. Working with his coach, he gained deeper insight into how he could best deploy his strengths towards a fulfilling career and developed increased appreciation for how his current situation was meeting his needs.

A newly promoted leader in a US auto finance subsidiary derived considerable benefit from working with an Aquilae coach during the first year of his new role. He was able to use his coach to gather feedback on how he was perceived within the organisation and then use this intelligence to inform his approach to gaining support for his challenging project.

Andy’s international experience is evident in his ability to connect with our multi-cultural team… the time the team spends together with Andy is engaging and practical… he enables us to forge links between theory and practice… his approach gives the learning immediate relevance… very good at creating the environment that allows for growth to happen in the team… we are now better placed to grow as a team and to cope with future challenges.

CEO, OEM Captive, Thailand

(Engaged to work with the CEO and his Leadership Team)

Andy has the ability to know when to use the skills he has. He knows when to listen, or to be provocative in his questioning. They say timing is everything, and that is where his biggest strength is, to know when what action on his part is needed.

VP Sales and Marketing OEM Captive, N. America

(Engaged to coach a member of the Sales & Marketing team)

Andy brought clear structure and guidance for discussions, in a very friendly and professional way… spent time with our leaders to understand their situation/expectation/feelings… makes his programs/coaching effective with good acceptance… he proactively collected stakeholder needs and integrated them very well with a professional approach… Good understanding of our structure/culture… made support quite unique to our colleagues. Trustworthy: received a lot of sensitive information while talking with the colleagues… always calm and professional… only received good feedback… bought positive messages to the group/people…

Regional Head of HR, OEM Captive Asia Pacific

(Engaged to support APAC markets)

Andy worked with the organisation team closely... Throughout, he demonstrated professionalism, dedication to details, and commitment to achieving the goal… his endeavour and coaching skills were well recognised by the organisation team and participants.

Change Manager of Post-Merger Integration Team, OEM Captive China

(Engaged to facilitate joint Leadership workshop between two subsidiaries in China)

Andy showed strong empathy to the team, he cared about each individual’s priorities and respected their differences… especially dealing with sensitive topics… steered the program within the timeline and made good use of different coaching media, e.g. online, 121 coaching, conference calls, etc… he has a very holistic view of our organisation… Andy gained support from key stakeholders in both China and at the global headquarters… and coached the team to better understand our corporate way of working and leading… he facilitated our strategy process, which was very helpful for the overall project running smoothly…

Post Merger Integration HR partner

(Engaged to deliver a leadership development programme)

I have found Andy to be of high integrity… client satisfaction is his highest priority. He has been candid in his comments which were very appropriate, and he has a very considered approach to providing coaching feedback… has proven to be highly reliable, adjustable to the project requirements… good communication skills… builds relationships rapidly by putting people at ease resulting in their trust being placed with him quickly…

Managing Director, International Consultancy

(Engaged to support a strategy project)

My observations of Andy have been nothing but positive… he has the knack of making people around him feel comfortable, which allows for conversations to develop with positive outcomes… He earns respect quickly through his professional approach to business in general but also through his caring attitude… Andy has a wealth of experience in the Automotive sector but, as important, he has worked in different regions around the world and is sensitive to cultural differences and styles… Observing Andy at work reminds you of the importance of investing time in employees’ personal development and the positive return that such an approach has on the business…

Former Regional Director, OEM Captive Finance Company

(Worked with Andy at Tesla and on consulting projects for Aquilae)