Former BMW Manufacturing CEO takes role with Rock Hill startup.

• Position: Knudt Flor, Delta Bravo

Retired BMW Manufacturing CEO Knudt Flor has been appointed to the newly created advisory board at predictive analytics company Delta Bravo.

Prior to retiring in September 2021, Flor oversaw BMW Plant Spartanburg, the largest BMW Group plant in the world, a Delta Bravo news release stated. The South Carolina factory exports more than two-thirds of its models to 125 global markets. For seven consecutive years, it has been the largest exporter by value in the United States.

"When I met the Delta Bravo team, I was immediately impressed by what they were doing," said Flor in the release. "The next wave of successful manufacturers will leverage data to improve operations and workforce readiness. Delta Bravo accelerates this process in a way that enhances the operation instead of disrupting it. I'm fascinated by the innovative work they're doing, and excited to work alongside Rick and team."

During Flor's tenure, BMW released four new vehicles, the BMW X7, X3 M and X4 M, and the BMW X3 xDrive30e, as well as next-generation models for the BMW X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6, and X6 M. Flor is the second-longest serving president of BMW Manufacturing.

"We are very fortunate to have someone of Knudt's caliber on our Advisory Board," said Rick Oppedisano, founder and CEO of Delta Bravo, in the release. "He's had a front-row seat for the evolution of manufacturing technology and brings decades of experience and perspective on the current challenges facing OEMs and suppliers. From the very start when we were introduced, it was clear he had ideas that would add value to our current and future customers...