CSM Worldwide will host an extensive examination of Europe’s automotive landscape. Presentations will center around growing CO2 legislation and the varying impact this will have on light vehicle sales, production, and engine and transmission manufacturing within the European markets. Greg Mount, Chief Economist, will discuss current economic conditions as well as demand competition and possible opportunities. Walt Madeira, Manager, European Sales Analysis will discuss which vehicle brands will strengthen due to the increase in demand for small cars. Andrew Wright, Senior Market Analyst, European Vehicle Forecasts, will present the future production outlook for Central and Eastern Europe. Mark Fulthorpe, Director, European Vehicle Forecasts, will highlight European OEM growth strategies and opportunities. Andrew Fulbrook, Senior Manager, European Powertrain Forecasts, will explore the European CO2 debate and how it will affect engine manufacturing. Chris Guile, Market Analyst, European Powertrain Forecasts, will discuss future product offerings and transmission trends. Eric Fedewa, Vice President, Global Powertrain Forecasts, will provide a global perspective of major CO2 legislation addressing opportunities and constraints.
The Marriott Paris Rive Gauche Hotel is located at 17, boulevard Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France. For directions click here or contact the venue directly at +33 1 4078 7980.
A client registration fee of €200 per person and a non-client registration fee of €350 per person will be charged. 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. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
| 18:30 | Networking Reception & Dinner |
| 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:30 | Introduction |
| David Lauth, Vice President, Europe | |
| 9:40 | The Evolution of the European Market in a Global Context |
| Greg Mount, Chief Economist | |
| 10:15 | Future European Sales Outlook |
| Walt Madeira, Manager, European Sales Analysis | |
| 10:50 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 | Central/East Europe Production Outlook |
| Andrew Wright, Senior Market Analyst, European Vehicle Forecasts | |
| 11:50 | The Global Strategies of the European OEMs |
| Mark Fulthorpe, Director, European Vehicle Forecasts | |
| 12:25 | Morning Question & Answer |
| 12:35 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Update on the European CO2 Debate |
| Andrew Fulbrook, Senior Manager, European Powertrain Forecasts | |
| 14:20 | Transmission Trends: A European Market Perspective |
| Chris Guile, Market Analyst, European Powertrain Forecasts | |
| 14:40 | Global Effects of CO2 Legislation |
| Eric Fedewa, Vice President, Global Powertrain Forecasts | |
Greg Mount, Chief Economist, is responsible for developing and integrating macro-sales forecast scenarios and models into CSM Worldwide global forecasts. Mr. Mount holds an M.B.A. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a B.A. in economics from Northwestern University.
Walt Madeira, Manager, European Vehicle Sales Forecasts, is responsible for light vehicle sales forecasting over 36 markets, tracks new product developments, vehicle launch planning, provides OEM brand strategy analysis, identifies profitable segments and understands key legislative issues and changing demographic trends that will underpin future market trends. Mr. Madeira holds a degree in business administration and marketing from ISCTE Lisbon Business University.
Andrew Wright, Senior Market Analyst, European Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for light vehicle product research, trend analysis and platform strategies in the European region. Mr. Wright holds an honors degree in European Business Studies from Brunel University, London.
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.
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.
Chris Guile, Market Analyst, European Powertrain Forecasts, is responsible for the European engine and transmission sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence and market analysis. Mr. Guile has 15 years in the automotive industry, researching market and technical aspects of powertrain technology from around the world.
Eric Fedewa, Vice President, Global Powertrain Forecasts, is responsible for global powertrain sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence and market analysis, assessing future technologies and trends as well as supplier and global integration issues. Mr. Fedewa holds a B.S. in Automotive and Heavy Equipment Fixed Operations Management from Ferris State University.
CSM Worldwide SAS
Paris, France
Tel: +33 146 1065 77
