Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of Frank McCleary as a Partner in its North American Automotive & Manufactured Goods (AMG) practice. Working from ADL’s New York office, Frank will help accelerate the practice’s growth, based on his 12 years of consulting experience delivering major innovation, operations, transformation and growth strategy projects to leading automotive manufacturers and the wider ecosystem, such as battery companies and financial services providers.

Frank began his career as a research scientist at NASA, spending seven years at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, before joining Porsche Consulting, where he was part of the team that built its US business as well as leading major transformation projects for a wide range of major clients. He has also presented at a range of high profile automotive events on industry trends, key challenges and the future of the automotive, financial services and mobility sectors.

Craig Wylie, Managing Partner at ADL, comments, “The opportunities provided by decarbonization and digitalization are driving innovation and transformation across the automotive sector. Frank further strengthens our expanding North American automotive team, bringing key client skills and experience that will accelerate our growth in this area.”

Frank McCleary, Partner at ADL, adds, “ADL attracted me through its strong sense of team, ambitious growth plans for automotive and track record in innovation. As an ex-NASA scientist, I very much value its heritage, including its work on the Apollo 11 moon landings. I'm excited to join the firm and look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to help our automotive clients successfully embrace the opportunities that the transforming market provides.”

Frank holds a Masters of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.), in Exercise and Sports Science, both from the University of Florida.