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Managing Partners

Paul Bazely

Paul Bazely, Founder and Senior Partner of IPM, has over 30 years experience in the automotive industry at the Tier 1 level. 
His expertise is in:

  • Program Management
  • Functional Builds
  • Body-in-White Assembly Development
  • Quality Systems
  • Engineering

Paul has held various positions in engineering and program management and successfully managed programs in 8 different countries, ranging in size from $30K to $150M

Nick Parker

Nick Parker has held a variety of senior lead positions in the Tier 1 Stamping industry including:

  • Vice President of Program Management and Engineering
  • Director of Engineering

Nick is a certified Journeyman Tool & Die Maker who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry.  His expertise encompasses:

  • Program Management
  • Stamping and Assembly Development
  • Supplier Development
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Business Management

Rick Heys

Rick Heys, Senior Partner of IPM has held a variety of senior leadership positions in the Tier 1 and 2 sectors including:

  • Vice President – Director of a leading Tool and Die Company.
  • Executive Director of a leading global Tier 1 company.
  • Director of Tier 1 business units. This includes management of units in various locations, including Mexico, Europe, Japan, and North America.
  • Manufacturing Engineer of a Tier 1 company