Overview

Join CSM Worldwide for an in-depth look changing market conditions affecting the automotive industry. Henner Lehne, Director, Global Vehicle Sales Forecasts, will discuss light vehicle sales developments across markets globally including structural demand and sourcing shifts. Mark Fulthorpe, Director, Europe Vehicle Forecasts, will review the shape of Europe’s recovery and the adaptation of European OEM sourcing strategies.

Jerry Huang, Manager, Greater China Vehicle Forecasts, will provide a view of China’s future for both the short and long term. Puneet Gupta, Market Analyst, India Sales Forecasts, will review India’s sales and production as well as the future for India concerning vehicle development, new capacity, and export possibilities.

Michael Robinet, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts, will examine new structures and critical competitive traits that will determine tomorrow’s winners and losers. Andrew Fulbrook, Senior Manager, European Powertrain Forecasts, will assess the path to pure electric and hybrid vehicles for the global market by providing commentary on the ‘7 Stars’, including product availability, charging infrastructure, government incentives, legislative forcings, battery evolution, oil and fuel prices, and the “well-to-wheel” argument.

Registration

A client registration fee of €200 per person and a non-client registration fee of €720 will be charged. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellations must be received 72 hours before the event date to receive a refund of the registration fee. Cancellations within 72 hours of the event date will be charged the full registration fee.

Location

The Westin Grand Frankfurt is located at Konrad Adenauer Strasse 7, Frankfurt, 60313 Germany. Attendees wishing to sleep at the hotel may reserve a deluxe room for €165, or a standard room for €125. Please refer to “CSM Worldwide” when reserving a room with the hotel. For directions www.starwoodhotels.com/westin or contact the venue directly at +49 69 298-10.

Agenda

Biographies

Henner Lehne

Henner Lehne, Director, Global Sales Forecasts, is responsible for tracking and projecting global light vehicle sales demand, analyzing OEM product and brand strategies, and observing market and segment trends. Mr. Lehne holds a degree in international marketing from Fontys University of Professional Education, Netherlands.

Mark Fulthorpe

Mark Fulthorpe, Director, European Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for European light vehicle sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence, platform strategies and market analysis. Mr. Fulthorpe holds an honors degree in English Literature from the University of London, Goldsmiths College.

Jerry (Zherui) Huang

Jerry Huang, Manager, Greater China Vehicle Forecast, is responsible for the Greater China light vehicle production and sales forecast, as well as the analysis of OEM strategies. Mr. Huang holds a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the Tongji University.

Puneet Gupta

Puneet Gupta, Market Analyst, South Asia Sales Forecasts, is responsible for managing and developing the vehicle sales forecast. Mr. Gupta is a Management graduate (MBA) from Management Institute of India, Gurgaon and a Mechanical Engineer (B.E.) from Punjab Engineering college, Chandigarh.

Michael Robinet

Michael Robinet, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for global light vehicle sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence, platform strategies, market analysis, as well as supplier and facility rationalization issues. Mr. Robinet holds a degree in economics and a M.B.A. from the University of Windsor.

Andrew Fulbrook

Andrew Fulbrook, Senior Manager, European Powertrain Forecasts, is responsible for European powertrain sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence and market analysis. Mr. Fulbrook holds a Degree Level with Merit in Mechatronics including Higher Mathematics and Fluid Dynamics, as well as a National Diploma in Engineering Science from Brooklands College, Surrey.

Overview

Join CSM Worldwide for in-depth analysis of the automotive industry, presented by CSM’s expert analysts.

Charles Chesbrough, Senior Economist, will discuss the economic recovery, highlighting obstacles that may hinder longer-term growth, and the potential of US consumers to “go green”. Joseph Barker, Senior Manager, North America Sales Forecasts, will discuss whether consumers are ready to re-enter the auto market, despite persisting economic headwinds, which sales scenario is most likely to play-out in 2010 and the winners and losers of market share shifts.

Joseph Langley, Manager, Advanced Analytics - North American Vehicle Forecasts, will highlight the need to prepare for increased production levels in the short-term, changes in vehicle design and contenting in the post-recession environment as well as those best and worst positioned to make inroads over the short-term. Mike Jackson, Director, North America Vehicle Forecasts, will explain the short term increase in production from 2009’s low, continued restructuring, product launches and sourcing shifts as well as the need for competitive product portfolios of the future. Jeff Jowett, Manager, North America Powertrain Forecasts, will review upcoming fuel economy regulations, powertrain technologies needed to meet future regulations and the direction of the electric vehicle market.

Registration

A client registration fee of $150 per person and a non-client registration fee of $500 per person will be charged. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellations prior to 72 hours from the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations received within 72 hours of the event will be charged the full registration fee.

Location

The Inn at St. John’s is located at 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170.  For directions please visit www.stjohnsgolfconference.com or contact the venue directly at +734-414-0600.

Agenda

Biographies

Charles Chesbrough

Charles Chesbrough, Senior Economist, is responsible for developing and integrating macro-sales forecast scenarios and models into CSM Worldwide global forecasts.  Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Mr. Chesbrough was a Senior Consultant in Ford Motor Company’s North American Marketing Strategy Group. Mr. Chesbrough was a Ph.D. student in economics at Michigan State University, holds a M.A. in economics from the University of Illinois, Chicago and a B.A. in economics from Michigan State University.

Joseph Barker

Joseph Barker is responsible for crafting forecasting models, examining future product intelligence, studying OEM and brand strategies, identifying and interpreting market trends, and monitoring consumer lifestyles and behaviors in the North America region. Mr. Barker’s automotive career spans 20 years with expertise in the disciplines of sales and production forecasting. Mr. Barker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Wayne State University.

Joseph Langley

Joseph Langley, Manager, Advanced Analytics, North American Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for short-term production forecasting and market analysis for the North American light vehicle market.  Prior to joining CSM, Mr. Langley acted as an industry consultant specializing in automotive information and research services and as a Market Analyst with Standard & Poor’s DRI, now Global Insight, in Lexington, Massachusetts.  Mr. Langley also specialized in automotive finance in previous roles at RVI Group, Standard & Poor’s DRI and Bank of America Auto Group.

Mike Jackson

Mike Jackson, Director, North American Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for directing sales and production forecasting in addition to conducting industry surveillance and product planning analysis to deliver cutting-edge insight on the automotive industry. Jackson brings years of automotive experience with an emphasis on strategic planning activities, international marketing and product assessment. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Mr. Jackson was Lead Marketing Strategist for the North American operations of electrical system supplier Alcoa Fujikura, Ltd. Mr. Jackson has an undergraduate degree in management strategy from Eastern Michigan University and earned his M.B.A. in international marketing from Wayne State University.

Jeff Jowett

Jeff Jowett is responsible for North American powertrain sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence and market analysis. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Mr. Jowett spent 14 years at a major automotive OEM as a cylinder block and head casting process engineer, and most recently, worked in the powertrain competitive analysis and strategy group. Mr. Jowett holds a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from Western Michigan University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.