--- title: AER | Thought Leadership | Kim Quick description: Kim Quick is a co-founder of AER Technologies, the country's premier remanufacturer of components for automotive and consumer electronics applications. Learn more about Kim Quick's thought leadership, and book him as a speaker for your next industry event today. --- [![logo.jpg](https://info.aertech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/belch.io/template-assets/AER-Logo--a.png?width=121&height=35&name=AER-Logo--a.png "logo.jpg")](http://aertech.com) - [Questions?](https://aertech.com/contact/) AER THOUGHT LEADER # Kim Quick   ## About Kim Quick Kim Quick is the Chief Executive Officer of AER, one of the nation’s top [sustainable manufacturing](https://blog.aertech.com/what-is-sustainable-manufacturing?hsLang=en) operations. His lengthy career in automotive and electronics remanufacturing began at GM, and he is now a proven thought leader in sustainable manufacturing and product lifecycle management. Mr. Quick writes and speaks about the business of remanufacturing for prestigious organizations and relevant industry events throughout the world. He welcomes your inquiry.  ## **Career History with General Motors** During his tenure at General Motors, Kim held positions in an incredible breadth and diversity of disciplines, including manufacturing, industrial engineering, business planning, field service engineering, field sales management and public relations. The rich experience gave Mr. Quick a unique perspective and intelligence when it came to automotive electronics remanufacturing. ![1504125620439.jpg](https://info.aertech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1504125620439.jpg?width=560&name=1504125620439.jpg "1504125620439.jpg") ## **Building AER** Kim Quick’s incredible experience at General Motors (GM) emboldened him to embark on a journey as an entrepreneur and invest in the company that he ultimately came to own, AER. Because of his leadership, AER is today the only automotive electronics remanufacturer in America that serves all of “Big Three” automobile manufacturers: Ford, GM, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. ## Recent Thought Leadership from Kim Quick As CEO of one of the nation’s most successful remanufacturing service center operations, Kim Quick has the constant opportunity to learn and grow within the industry, and to provide thought leadership on diverse topics. Among recent materials on sustainable manufacturing are: [![](https://info.aertech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/belch.io/template-assets/OEM%20Intellectual%20Property%20Image_Kim%20Quick%20LP.jpg?width=680&name=OEM%20Intellectual%20Property%20Image_Kim%20Quick%20LP.jpg)](https://blog.aertech.com/oem-intellectual-property-should-oems-be-forced-to-release-ip-after-product-purchase?hs_preview=JPhhVjVV-5717027905&hsLang=en) ### [Should OEMs Release Intellectual Property? ](https://blog.aertech.com/oem-intellectual-property-should-oems-be-forced-to-release-ip-after-product-purchase?hs_preview=JPhhVjVV-5717027905&hsLang=en) [READ BLOG »](https://blog.aertech.com/oem-intellectual-property-should-oems-be-forced-to-release-ip-after-product-purchase?hs_preview=JPhhVjVV-5717027905&hsLang=en) [![](https://info.aertech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/belch.io/template-assets/MERA%20image_Kim%20Quick%20LP.jpg?width=680&name=MERA%20image_Kim%20Quick%20LP.jpg)](https://info.aertech.com/hubfs/AER_MERA%20Presentation_032718.pdf?hsLang=en) ### [The Rise of Electronics Manufacturing ](https://info.aertech.com/hubfs/AER_MERA%20Presentation_032718.pdf?hsLang=en) [VIEW SLIDES »](https://info.aertech.com/hubfs/AER_MERA%20Presentation_032718.pdf?hsLang=en) ## **Kim Quick’s Expertise** Kim Quick is available as a thought leader for public speaking opportunities like keynotes and panel discussions, expert interviews, and even guest writing for articles on industry websites and in industry publications. [Connect with Kim Quick today.](https://info.aertech.com/aer-thought-leadership-kim-quick#KimQuick) ## **About AER** AER is a leading provider of remanufacturing services for the world’s most respected consumer electronics manufacturers. By promoting sustainable manufacturing practices, we strive to reduce the carbon footprint of our own business as well as the environmental impact of our customers. Our mission is to support OEMs with diagnosis, repair and reflashing of electronic components to extend their lifecycle and keep end users happy. Complex repair needs, and important PLM compliance regulations mean careful attention to product support planning. With AER, you can “Consider it done.” ![](https://info.aertech.com/hubfs/belch.io/template-assets/warehouse%20hero%20gradient_Kim%20Quick%20LP.png) ## **Connect with Kim Quick** Interested in booking Kim Quick as a guest speaker? Looking for thought leadership content to share on your blog or website? Contact us today. ### Form 9 - -