Gregory De Keyser
About Gregory De Keyser
Gregory De Keyser is a Senior Strategy Manager at Navistar Inc., specializing in Aftersales, Uptime, and Total Cost of Ownership. He has over a decade of experience in competitive intelligence and engineering roles across various companies, including Caterpillar Inc. and NTN Bearing Corporation.
Work at Navistar
Gregory De Keyser currently holds the position of Senior Strategy Manager at Navistar Inc. He has been in this role since 2022, focusing on Aftersales, Uptime, and Total Cost of Ownership. His responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency within the company. Navistar, based in Lisle, Illinois, is known for its commitment to innovation in the transportation industry.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Before joining Navistar, Gregory De Keyser worked at Caterpillar Inc. for a decade, from 2012 to 2022. In his role as a Consultant in the Competitive Intelligence division of the Enterprise Strategy Division, he contributed to strategic initiatives aimed at improving competitive positioning and market analysis. His experience at Caterpillar provided him with insights into the heavy machinery and equipment industry.
Background in Engineering
Gregory De Keyser began his career as a Design Engineer, working at various companies from 2004 to 2009. He then transitioned to NTN Bearing Corporation, where he served as an Application Engineer for Bearings from 2009 to 2012. His engineering background has equipped him with technical expertise and problem-solving skills relevant to his current strategic role.
Education and Expertise
Gregory De Keyser earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Digital Marketing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he achieved a certificate in Competitive Intelligence Professional from the Academy of Competitive Intelligence LLC in 2020, enhancing his strategic analysis skills.